Janet has been attending Killian High School for three years. At the beginning of her senior year, she enrolled in Ms. Brosham's English class. She heard from her two older siblings that Ms. Brosham was a hard-nosed, crusty teacher who did not tolerate uncertainty. After a week in class, Janet has determined that all students dislike Ms. Brosham and her methods disqualify her as a teacher. Which of the following is Janet NOT doing?
A. Avoiding emotional reasoning
B. Considering other interpretations
C. Defining the terms
D. Applying herself in the course
Based on the given information, Janet is forming an opinion about Ms. Brosham as a teacher. Let's break down the answer choices to see which one Janet is NOT doing.
A. Avoiding emotional reasoning: Emotional reasoning refers to making judgments or decisions based on emotions rather than facts or evidence. Since Janet has heard negative things about Ms. Brosham from her siblings and now believes that all students dislike her, it implies that emotions are influencing her judgment. Therefore, she is not avoiding emotional reasoning.
B. Considering other interpretations: Considering other interpretations involves examining different perspectives or viewpoints before forming a conclusion. Janet has only heard negative information from her siblings and has not shown any indication of considering other interpretations or seeking different viewpoints about Ms. Brosham. Therefore, she is not considering other interpretations.
C. Defining the terms: Defining the terms means clearly understanding and defining the specific terms or criteria for evaluation. In this case, it would involve defining what qualifies a teacher as good or bad. Janet does not seem to be engaged in this process, as she only relies on the opinions of her siblings and her classmates. Therefore, she is not defining the terms.
D. Applying herself in the course: The question specifies that Janet has only been in the class for a week. It does not provide any information suggesting that she is not applying herself in the course. Without any evidence to the contrary, we can assume that she is indeed applying herself in the class.
Based on the above analysis, the correct answer is C. Janet is NOT defining the terms.