Consider the Following Pieces of Folk Wisdom: "Out of Sight,out

question 134

Multiple Choice

Consider the following pieces of folk wisdom: "Out of sight,out of mind" versus "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." These statements represent which of the following shortcomings of relying on common sense? The common sense of folk wisdom is often

• A)irrational.
• B)full of contradictory assumptions.
• C)concerned with assigning blame.
• D)based on personal experience.

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