Way of Knowing: Authority in Climate Change
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What way of knowing is exemplified by Alex seeking advice from Dr. Carter about climate change?

  • Science
  • Psychic
  • Authority (correct)
  • Personal experience

If Alex had learned about climate change from their own observations of weather patterns, what way of knowing would that represent?

  • Authority
  • Science
  • Psychic
  • Personal experience (correct)

Which way of knowing is NOT demonstrated by Alex in the scenario?

  • Science
  • Authority
  • Personal Experience
  • Psychic (correct)

If Dr. Carter provides Alex with peer-reviewed research articles to analyze, what additional way of knowing would that introduce?

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Suppose Alex had a strong premonition about an impending climate disaster, and acted on that information, what way of knowing would that be an example of?

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Personal Experience

The process of gaining knowledge through direct personal experiences, observations, and reflections. It involves interacting with the world and learning from firsthand encounters.

Authority

The acceptance of knowledge or information from a respected source, such as an expert, authority figure, or institution.

Science

A systematic and rigorous approach to understanding the natural world, based on observation, experimentation, and evidence-based reasoning.

Psychic

A way of knowing that involves perceiving information beyond the five senses, such as through intuition, precognition, or clairvoyance.

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Which way of knowing is used by the student?

The student in the scenario is seeking knowledge from a respected authority figure, a climatologist. This aligns with the way of knowing known as "Authority."

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Study Notes

Way of Knowing Used by Alex

  • Alex utilized the way of knowing authority
  • Alex sought expert opinion from Dr. Carter, a recognized climatologist, to gain deeper understanding of climate change
  • This demonstrates reliance on a credible source of knowledge as a means of gaining understanding.

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This quiz explores the concept of authority as a way of knowing, specifically through Alex's engagement with expert Dr. Carter. It highlights the importance of credible sources in understanding complex issues such as climate change. Test your understanding of how authority shapes knowledge acquisition.

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