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Frost2351

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Which one of the following is the best example of critical thinking as it is described in the textbook?
 
  a. Lorenzo complains to his teacher, When the textbook discusses the importance of recycling, it doesn't explain how the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
  b. Justin says to his friend Victor, I think I can guess why you're feeling sad today.
  c. Muriel asks her teacher, Why do we have to start school so early in the morning? I have trouble thinking clearly before ten o'clock in the morning.
  d. Rachel mumbles to herself as she reads her history book, Why does the year 1929 sound so familiar? Oh, yes, now I know. That's the year the stock market crashed.

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Other things being equal, which one of the following students is most likely to engage in critical thinking about scientific topics?
 
  a. Al is a trivia whiz who loves to memorize obscure scientific facts.
  b. Brita realizes that scientists' theories change as new evidence comes in.
  c. Chris is confident that she can understand something if she puts her mind to it.
  d. Devin often asks questions when he doesn't understand a section of the textbook.
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dawsa925

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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