Other Things Being Equal, Which One of the Following Students

question 69

Multiple Choice

Other things being equal, which one of the following students is most likely to engage in critical thinking about scientific topics?

• A) Al is a "trivia whiz" who loves to memorize obscure scientific facts.
• B) Brita realizes that scientists' theories change as new evidence comes in.
• C) Chris is confident that she can understand something if she puts her mind to it.
• D) Devin often asks questions when he doesn't understand a section of the textbook.

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Definitions:

Double approach-avoidance

A psychological conflict involving two goals or situations, each possessing both attractive (approach) and repulsive (avoidance) aspects, making decision-making more complex.

Double approach-avoidance

A psychological conflict that involves making a decision between two options, both of which have positive and negative elements to consider.

Avoidance-avoidance

A conflict involving a choice between two equally undesirable outcomes, leading to stress and difficulty in decision-making.

Approach-approach

A conflict situation where an individual has to choose between two attractive options or goals.