What is "motivated reasoning"?
a. convincing people to vote in a manner that benefits large groups of people
b. interpreting information with an eye toward reinforcing preexisting views
c. only exposing oneself to information that coincides with previously-held beliefs
b
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For each italicized word, circle the letter of the correct definition. Fervent means
a. burning with feeling b. in hot pursuit c. fire-proof
Read and label each element as either correct (COR), a run-on sentence (RO), or a comma splice (CS). Make corrections to eliminate the run-on sentences and comma splices.
Read and label each element as either correct (COR), a run-on sentence (RO), or a comma splice (CS). Make corrections to eliminate the run-on sentences and comma splices.
Choose the word or phrase that would best complete the following sentence. A treasure awaits you if you can unlock the secret of the riddle, find the map, and _______________ the key.
a) wins b) win c) winning d) won
According to Gioia, how does the media exaggerate this problem?
a. by consistently portraying authors as "nerds" b. by not honoring script writers as much as actors c. by creating heroes of rock stars and athletes rather than academics