SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Critical thinkers are most likely to ______.

A. ignore doubts about whether something is newsworthy
B. adapt their thought processes to the situation
C. see the “big picture” of a situation
D. focus their coverage on stories that confirm their worldview


B. adapt their thought processes to the situation
C. see the “big picture” of a situation

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following comments provides the best example of extrinsic motivation?

A. "I had children-well, had children more or less by accident, not because I planned for it or anything." B. "Because I have always wanted to be a priest, I study hardest in my philosophy and rhetoric classes." C. "I work because I love to work and cannot imagine being any different." D. "Because my employer said our raises would be based on it, I am increasing my number of contract reports."

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Verbal descriptions can also create informative mental pictures.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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When a subject is outside our personal experience, we have to rely on others. This makes us more vulnerable to

A) manipulation. B) cultural history. C) intense emotion. D) conflict.

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