Edweena is told that more Oldsmobiles are sold currently in the United States than Hondas, Fords, Toyotas, and Chevrolets combined. She not only accepts this statement but repeats it to her friends, family, and teachers. Given that Oldsmobiles haven't been manufactured since 2004, what important skill has Edweena neglected to apply?

A. critical thinking
B. metamemory
C. metacognition
D. code-based processing


Answer: A

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