Which Statement About Critical Thinking Is TRUE

question 254

Multiple Choice

Which statement about critical thinking is TRUE?

• A)Humans have a natural tendency to evaluate evidence critically.
• B)Courses designed to increase critical thinking usually are effective.
• C)Decisions based on empirical data necessarily involve critical thinking.
• D)Thought patterns that have been evolutionary adaptive often interfere with the ability to critically evaluate evidence.

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