Which of the following statements concerning critical thinking is incorrect?
a) There are few truths that need not be tested.
b) All evidence is not equal in quality.
c) Some authorities should not be questioned.
d) Critical thinking requires an open mind.
ANS: c
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A) dilating pupils B) stimulating digestive activity C) stimulating secretion of epinephrine D) suppressing response to pain
Todd, Jamal, and Samuel are trained observers for a research project. Just after completing their training, their interrater reliability is very high. However, over time and without their awareness, their observations converge less and less closely. The term for this phenomenon is
a. observer drift. b. fading agreement. c. rating separation. d. observer spread.
The superego:
a. is innate and transmitted to the child genetically. b. develops to help the child find rational ways of satisfying urges. c. represents the moral standards and values of parents. d. is present at birth.
Early-onset schizophrenia may be associated with:
a. oxygen deprivation during delivery. b. a bacterial infection during fetal development. c. Rh-incompatibility. d. Cesarean delivery.