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.

Evaluate the effectiveness of different therapeutic approaches for treating psychological disorders.

Examine the influence of environmental and societal factors on the development and manifestation of psychological disorders.

Understand the conceptual differences between disorders with similar symptoms.

Identify the differences between perfectly inelastic and perfectly elastic demand curves.