
Understanding Superstition and Science

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Science, Philosophy, Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the proposed genetic basis for superstition according to the speaker?
A gene for logical thinking
A gene for superstition and magical thinking
A gene for skepticism
A gene for scientific reasoning
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the speaker describe the scientific method?
As a learned and lengthy process
As a quick and easy process
As a form of superstition
As an innate human trait
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker compare the scientific method to?
A natural instinct
A form of magic
An acquired taste like broccoli
A genetic trait
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the speaker believe superstitions like Flat Earth theory persist?
Due to a lack of education
Because of a genetic predisposition
Because they are scientifically proven
Due to government conspiracies
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the speaker imply about the future of superstitions?
They will become more scientifically accurate
They will persist due to genetic predispositions
They will disappear completely
They will be replaced by technology
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is pareidolia?
The ability to see things that are not there
A scientific method
A type of superstition
A genetic disorder
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What example does the speaker give to illustrate pareidolia?
Feeling a presence in an empty room
Hearing voices in the wind
Seeing Jesus Christ in the ashes of Notre Dame
Seeing a ghost in a mirror
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