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What is one of the most common human failings according to the text?
What is one of the most common human failings according to the text?
- Reliable knowledge and sound reasons
- Deception by others and self-deception (correct)
- Resistance to change and dogmatism
- Critical thinking and skepticism
How does the text describe skeptics' approach to holding beliefs?
How does the text describe skeptics' approach to holding beliefs?
- Undogmatic
- Closed-minded
- Tentatively (correct)
- Resistant to change
What is the recommended way to escape deception by others and self-deception?
What is the recommended way to escape deception by others and self-deception?
- Being resistant to change
- Repeatedly examining the basis for holding beliefs (correct)
- Embracing dogmatism
- Acquiring reliable knowledge
What is the misconception many people have about skeptics?
What is the misconception many people have about skeptics?
What is described as a common human failing that goes unrecognized?
What is described as a common human failing that goes unrecognized?
What do good scientists and critical thinkers constantly examine according to the text?
What do good scientists and critical thinkers constantly examine according to the text?
What are the three central components of Scientific and Critical Thinking mentioned in the text?
What are the three central components of Scientific and Critical Thinking mentioned in the text?
Why is logical reasoning not commonly used by most individuals?
Why is logical reasoning not commonly used by most individuals?
What skill or discipline is mentioned in the text as requiring formal educational environment for learning?
What skill or discipline is mentioned in the text as requiring formal educational environment for learning?
What does skepticism involve according to the text?
What does skepticism involve according to the text?
Which type of thinking is mentioned as being far easier and more congenial to human nature than logical thinking?
Which type of thinking is mentioned as being far easier and more congenial to human nature than logical thinking?
What are the two types of beliefs mentioned in the text as not being evidence or facts?
What are the two types of beliefs mentioned in the text as not being evidence or facts?
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