A news headline announces that a gene has been identified as a cause of depression. Does this mean that everyone with the gene will become depressed? How should critical thinkers interpret this research?
What will be an ideal response?
No, it means that people with the gene are more likely to become depressed when they undergo severely stressful experiences. Critical thinkers would want to make sure the research is replicated, and they would realize that not all cases of depression are necessarily influenced by genetics.
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What will be an ideal response?
Who is generally thought to be the father of romanticism?
a. Hegel b. Goethe c. Rousseau d. Kierkegaard
Which of these is an example of a pleasant conditioned response (CR)?
a) the sight of your favorite food b) the sound of your favorite song c) blinking when a fly passes in front of your face d) a warm feeling when you hear your favorite song
Which of the following is not a code proposed by Holland?
a. Realistic b. Artistic c. Conventional d. Openness