The CEO of a large automobile company says the cars the company makes are safe despite the fact that they lead the country in accidents due to faulty equipment. This discrepancy highlights which of the following critical thinking principles?
A. Few "truths" do not need to be tested.
B. All evidence is not equal in quality.
C. Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true.
D. Critical thinking requires an open mind.
Answer: C
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A. superego; id B. superego; ego C. ego; id D. id; ego
Which is the most advanced substage of the sensorimotor stage?
a. Beginning of thought b. Secondary circular reaction c. Coordination of secondary schemes d. Tertiary circular reaction
It is interesting to note that for many years few people noticed the absence of research on bisexuality. This absence stemmed from the fact that researchers believed that ____
a. bisexuality is simply identity confusion b. sexuality was composed of only two opposing forms of sexuality: heterosexuality and homosexuality c. bisexuality is an attempt to deny one's homosexuality d. bisexuality is a myth
Which of the following is a societal-level factor that contributes toward the problem of child abuse?
A. violent neighborhoods B. Views that value independence, privacy, and noninterference in families. C. low family income D. Parents who perceive their child as stubborn and noncompliant.