6.1.III - The Importance of Skepticism
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Practice Questions
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What does skepticism mean in health information?
💡 Hint: Think about how people react to surprising claims.
Name one red flag when evaluating health claims.
💡 Hint: What seems too good to be true?
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What does it mean to be skeptical about health information?
💡 Hint: Think about how you assess something that seems unbelievable.
True or False: Anecdotal evidence is a strong basis for health claims.
💡 Hint: Consider how reliable personal stories are.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a health advertisement of your choice. Identify at least three red flags and explain why they are concerning.
💡 Hint: Look for things that might not seem right or too convincing.
Design a checklist for evaluating health information. What key questions would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about what would raise your skepticism.
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