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Nandini Srivastav
on Nov 11, 2024
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Marissa recently attended a lecture on supernatural phenomena,at which the speaker explained how the locations of planets and stars at one's birth determine the person's personality and life course.Marissa is not convinced that this information is accurate and so she is quite skeptical.She has concluded that the assumptions and conclusions of this statement are faulty,that the speaker is biased and lacks credibility,and that there is minimal evidence to support this claim.Marissa has engaged in
A) critical thinking.
B) introspection
C) speculation.
D) emergent thinking.
Critical Thinking
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment, often involving discernment, analysis, logic, and reasoning.
Emergent Thinking
A mode of thinking that involves integrating different ideas and information to form novel insights or solutions.
Speculation
Speculation refers to the act of forming theories or conjectures without firm evidence, often used in contexts involving investment decisions with an expectation of substantial gain.
- Master and employ the concept of critical reasoning in the assessment of claims related to psychology.
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Learning Objectives
- Master and employ the concept of critical reasoning in the assessment of claims related to psychology.