psych100 launchpad lc0: intro q&a

skeptical

Lexi is critical in evaluating evidence supporting an idea. Although Lexi is open-minded she is also ___________.

Erica is a _____ because she has doubts about ESP and magic.

skeptic

receptive

A scientist must be ____________ to new ideas yet also skeptical about them, accepting the, only if substantial research supports them.

evidence

An empirical question is one that can be answered by making observations of the world that provide ________.

methods

In order to answer a question about rates of depression in the US, Elle must gather evidence through the scientific ______________.

Dr. Bhatt is a neuroscientist who is able to think logically, to question assumptions, to evaluate evidence, and, more generally, to be open-minded yet skeptical about information he hears. In short, Dr. Bhatt is able to _____ think.

critically

When it comes to troubleshooting code, Laura is certainly a critical thinker. That means she has the ability to think _____, to question assumptions, to evaluate evidence, and, more generally, to be open-minded yet skeptical about information she finds.

logically

empirical question

one that can be answered by making observations that provide evidence; a question that can be answered by collecting data

Kelley is a mechanic who is trying to figure out why a car engine won't start. Although the owner insists that nothing is wrong, Kelley must think critically about this issue. Thinking critically means Kelley must be _____ about what is wrong with the car yet skeptical about information she hears from the owner.

open-minded

It is likely that an instructor is not just a teacher but also has experience working as a scientist. This is probably already known because the professor is _____ to new ideas yet also skeptical about them, accepting them only if substantial research supports them.

receptive