Which of the following is subjective?
A) the height of a tree
B) the speed of a reflex
C) the weight of a soil sample
D) the value of a painting
Answer: D
Rationale: Subjective refers to observations that are shaped by prior beliefs, expectations, experiences, and even mood. In contrast, observations like height, speed, and weight are objective, because everyone should generally agree on them given the same tools, the same methods, and the same context.
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