Which of the Following Is an Example of Using Critical

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of using critical thinking and scientific reasoning?

• A) believing that sugar causes ADHD because you feel hyper after eating a candy bar
• B) concluding that listening to Mozart improves learning in children after reading an article about this topic in a popular magazine
• C) using a personal example to show how a psychological principle must be wrong
• D) conducting research to investigate the effectiveness of left brain/right brain games in improving memory

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Definitions:

Behavior Geneticist

A researcher who studies the genetic and environmental influences on behaviors, often through twin and adoption studies.

Hereditary Influences

The genetic factors and attributes passed from parents to offspring that impact various aspects of development and behavior.

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The physical structures and organs related to reproduction and sexual function in humans and other organisms.

Skin Color

The pigmentation of someone's skin, primarily determined by genetic inheritance and exposure to the sun.