A Grain of Salt

The less you seek advice from others about how to do something, the less you have developed the habit of making your own decisions.

• True

• False

To take something "with a grain of salt" is an example of what literary device?

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Idiom

• Allusion

Accepting opinions and advice at face value from authorities will mislead you more often than not.

• True

• False

Labels and super labels adequately express complex ideas.

• True

• False

Advertising is any attempt to convince the public to invest in a product, idea, or person.

• True

• False

What is bureaucratic red tape?

• Bureaucratic red tape is excessive regulation or rigid conformity to formal rules that hinders decision-making.
• A type of government funding
• A method for streamlining processes
• A strategy for employee motivation

In the following sentence, what does the word "skepticism" mean?

"Perhaps nothing is more deserving of skepticism than a claim made in the midst of a political campaign.

• complete trust in claims
• indifference to political statements
• unquestioning acceptance of information
• doubt or questioning attitude

What is the difference between examining a topic or situation subjectively versus objectively?

• Subjective examination is influenced by personal views, while objective examination is based on factual evidence.
• Subjective examination relies solely on facts, while objective examination is based on opinions.
• Subjective examination is always more accurate than objective examination.
• Objective examination is influenced by personal experiences, while subjective examination is purely factual.

What is the difference between instant gratification and delayed gratification?

• Instant gratification is about long-term planning; delayed gratification is about quick rewards.
• Instant gratification involves saving for the future; delayed gratification is about immediate pleasure.
• Instant gratification is waiting for a reward; delayed gratification is seeking immediate satisfaction.
• Instant gratification is seeking immediate rewards; delayed gratification is waiting for a greater reward.

What is the definition of opportunity cost?

• Opportunity cost is the amount of money spent on a choice.
• Opportunity cost is the total cost of all alternatives considered.
• Opportunity cost is the time taken to make a decision.
• Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative that is given up when making a choice.