The Premature Closure Effect Is _______________

Multiple Choice

The premature closure effect is _______________.

A) statements that go far beyond what can be justified based on the data or empirical observations that one has
B) making observations in a way that simply reinforces preexisting thinking, rather than attempting to observe in a balanced and critical manner
C) making a judgment or reaching a decision and ending in an investigation, before one has the amount or depth of evidence required by scientific standards
D) allowing the prior reputation of persons, places, or things to color one's evaluations, rather than attempting to evaluate in a neutral, equal manner