Paul Is Considering Whether to Take a Cholesterol-Reducing Medicine That

Multiple Choice

Paul is considering whether to take a cholesterol-reducing medicine that has been recommended by his physician.He goes to the library and learns that the government agency that oversees medications-the FDA-has approved the medication after dozens of studies had been conducted on their usefulness.Which aspect of critical thinking does this best represent?

A) Paul has examined the nature and source of the evidence.
B) Paul was simply curious.
C) Paul did not consider alternative viewpoints.
D) Paul was avoiding overly emotional thinking.