Several Years Ago, Two Scientists Announced That They Had Evidence

question 192

Multiple Choice

Several years ago, two scientists announced that they had evidence of "cold fusion" in the laboratory, but further studies failed to replicate their findings, and it was later found that the original scientists had used sloppy methods. This highlights which of the following critical thinking principles?

• A) Few "truths" do not need to be tested.
• B) All evidence is not equal in quality.
• C) Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true.
• D) Critical thinking requires an open mind.

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Definitions:

Adaptive Response

A reaction to a change in the environment that enables an organism or system to better survive or operate.

Physical Demand Stressor

A factor in the workplace that causes stress due to physical efforts or demands required by a job.

Temperature

A physical quantity expressing how hot or cold an environment is, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C), Fahrenheit (°F), or Kelvin (K).

Group Pressure

The influence exerted by a group on individual members to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.