Assignment #1 by https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl Made by Alexis Navarro & Glory Gabel en-us 2018-10-03 20:21:21 UTC 2026-02-17 21:39:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png Assignment #1 Red Flags and Beliefs alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288882229 Made by Alexis Navarro & Glory Gabel]]> 2018-10-03 20:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288882229 Red Flag #1 Confirmation Bias alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288883404 Definition:
Confirmation Bias is when an individual or group of people believe in something to such a degree that they become blind to other information or ideas that may disprove their beliefs and seek out information that supports their beliefs.

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Gun control is such a controversial topic due to the severity of the outcomes that guns can have. In the United States, guns are very poorly regulated and very easy to purchase. Even with gun violence and mass shootings being a huge issue in the USA, many people still believe that everyone should have the right to keep and bare arms. These people are blind to the fact that mass shootings with guns like assault rifles are happening at an alarming rate and could possibly be avoided with stricter gun control and background checks

]]> 2018-10-03 20:31:04 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288883404 Red Flag #2 Ideology Support alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288883631 Definition:
Ideological support is an individual's set of beliefs, opinions and theories believed by either an individual or a group of people.

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Donald Trump, the President of the United States has not hidden the fact that he believes climate change and global warming is just a hoax made up to scam America out of money. This is a dangerous belief that could be detrimental to the Earth, especially due to Donald Trumps large following.]]> 2018-10-03 20:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288883631 Red Flag #3 Mystical Energy alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288884310 Definition:
Mystical energy is any type of energy that is claimed to have an effect on humans (e.g. through crystals, and positive or negative energy) when in reality is not related to the true definition of energy - "measurable work capacity"

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Reiki is a method of healing and relaxation. It heals the body through charging it with positive energy to detach any negative thoughts or feelings that are attached to the individual's energy field. Below is a video that explains what Reiki is and how it works. 

]]> 2018-10-03 20:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288884310 Red Flag #4 Red Herring alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288884665 Definition:
Stating information that that is irrelevant to the subject in order to distract another person from the facts and proof.

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This comic shows a man stealing from a store. He is caught stealing by an employee. He then distracts the employee with irrelevant information about basketball. This makes the employee think about the basketball information while the thief then walks out with the stolen item.]]> 2018-10-03 20:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288884665 Red Flag #5 All Natural alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288885183 Definition:
Products using the claim to be all natural to convince consumers that it is healthy, when in reality, all natural does not always mean good.

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Although caffeine can be found naturally within substances such as coffee beans, it is known as a natural product that will be viewed as good to consumers because it is "all natural". However, studies have shown that consuming high doses of caffeine can have many negative health effects on the human body.

]]> 2018-10-03 20:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288885183 Reason for Belief #1 Patternicity alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288887431 Definition:
Pattenicity is the ability for individuals to see things that are not there, but they will make sense of them in their mind. In the pattern the individual finds they will create meaning out of it.

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The image below shows a flower. However, when you first glance at the flower your brain makes a pattern to see a skull within the petals.

]]> 2018-10-03 20:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288887431 Reason for Belief #2 Perception & Observation alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288887497 Definition:         
Perception and observation is when we begin to believe something due to our 5 senses: seeing, hearing, touching, tasting and smelling. The problem with this is that, often times, things are not always as they appear to be and allows for flaws in an individual's beliefs.  

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In the image below, your brain will switch between seeing a old woman and a young woman. This will depend the way an individual perceives and observes the image. 
]]> 2018-10-03 20:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288887497 Reason for Belief # 3 Emotional Connection alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288888760 Definition:
After certain events an individual's emotions make them believe in something that they want to believe in. This can affect logical thought and stray the individual away from reason.

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The image below shows a ghost visiting a child by their bedside. Some individuals, especially kids will believe that deceased loved ones that come to visit them are trying to tell them something. This is an example of an emotional connection because it leads the individual to believe they can actually see and talk to that loved one.

]]> 2018-10-03 20:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/288888760 Critical Thinking Questions alexiisnavarro12 https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/290072631 2018-10-07 19:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alexiisnavarro12/95livnu3q2yl/wish/290072631