A website claims that it can improve concentration, problem solving, and creativity through simple game-like experiences "based on neuroscience." Before Melanie subscribes to the site, she seeks empirical evidence that the experiences have lasting cognitive benefits. She also examines the credentials of the neuroscientists appearing to endorse the site. In this example, Melanie is using _____ thinking.

A. empirical
B. critical
C. psychological
D. logical


Answer: B. critical

Psychology

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