Multiple Choice
Alexandra is told that research supports the value of cosmetic surgery for boosting self-esteem.Belinda is told that the esteem-enhancing value of cosmetic surgery has been refuted by research.Both women consider the research findings to be common sense.This best illustrates the power of
A) an empirical approach.
B) hindsight bias.
C) scientific humility.
D) critical thinking.
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