Hank demands that his psychology professor give him a yes-or-no answer to the question, "Do violent movies cause adolescents to become more aggressive?" When the professor explains the complicated evidence, Hank says, "You are evading the issue!" What cri

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A good answer will include the following key point.
? The important critical thinking guideline here is "Tolerate uncertainty."
? Sometimes there is not enough evidence to justify more than tentative conclusions.
? The lack of a clear answer does not mean the professor is evading the question.
? The desire for certainty makes Hank uncomfortable with the lack of a clear answer.

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What will be an ideal response?

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