Chapter 1: Ethics and Values in Chemistry

A scientist only pays attention to results that support their hypothesis and ignores results that contradict it. Which cognitive bias is being demonstrated?

A student concludes that a new catalyst is ineffective because it did not work in a single trial. This is an example of:

A speaker says, "My opponent wants to ban all cars," when the opponent only proposed stricter emissions limits. This is an example of:

Believing that a theory is valid because an expert in an unrelated field supports it is an example of:

A company claims its new product is the best because it has "always been made this way." This is an example of:

Which of the following is a con of chemical substances in terms of human health and the environment?

Which of the following is a pro of corporate social responsibility for a chemical company?

In the renewable energy debate, "Cutting down on carbon emissions is an essential objective" is an example of:

"Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere" used to support a claim about renewable energy is an example of:

"New technologies have improved efficiency and have reduced costs" in response to a counterclaim about renewable energy is an example of: