There is very little research examining the effectiveness of
12-step programs that are patterned after the Alcoholics Anonymous model, and thus what research does exist is difficult to verify. For which critical thinking concept is this a big problem?
A) Falsifiability
B) Extraordinary claims
Incorrect. The fact is that 12-step programs may, in fact work, but there is a need for empirical data that has been replicated in order to support that statement.
C) Replicability
D) Occam's Razor
Answer: C
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A) seem to be exceptional, but will be difficult to measure. B) excel in some areas, but not in others. C) perform much better than his or her siblings. D) perform exceptionally at certain times, but not at others.
Hypnosis can be used to force people to do things against their will
a. True b. False