Critics of urban mass transit plans point to the huge expense and the potential for disruption. Supporters cite often-overlooked benefits such as reduced air pollution. Assuming that both positions may have some truth in them, and that we can use logic to more fully understand the issue, this is an example of which type of reasoning?
A. Inductive
B. Deductive
C. Dialectical
D. Creative
Answer: C
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a. the proliferation of connections between the brain hemispheres. b. an increase in the types of neurotransmitters in the brain. c. the growth of new dendrites. d. the pruning back of neural connections.
Gina has just given birth and hears that the Apgar score for her newborn son is a 3 . As a person who understands the scoring system, she would most likely a. panic, as this may indicate that her child is in a life-threatening state
b. be somewhat concerned, as this score would indicate at least some minor distress. c. be very happy, as a 3 is the top score on this test. d. be confused, as Apgar scores must fall between -1.0 and +1.0.
Robert, a successful businessman, was in a terrible car accident. He now cannot remember any new pieces of information for more than a few seconds. However, he is able to remember everything before the accident perfectly clearly. Robert's condition is an example of:
A) suppression. B) anterograde amnesia. C) retrograde amnesia. D) transience.
Laquisha reacts to stress by reaching out to her friends and family. She is displaying the coping mechanism known as _____
Fill in the blank with correct word