Question

When Leanne heard about experimental evidence that orange juice consumption triggers hyperactivity in children, she questioned whether the tested children had been randomly assigned to experimental conditions. Leanne's reaction best illustrates:

Answer 1

Options:

a) an illusion of control b) critical thinking c) over confidence d) the hindsight bias

Answer:

b) critical thinking

Explanation:

Critical thinking simply involves an objective analysis and evaluation of facts in an unbiased manner to reach a logical conclusion that are well-thought out. It is that part of the individual’s process of being inquisitive about a subject matter, which could involve not simply accepting all conclusions, but would rather question such conclusions in a reflective manner. This would lead to one being well-informed and ensure one’s better understanding of a concept.