Question

select all that apply
what problems arise from being closed - minded? (select all that apply.)
□ it weakens a persons belief system.
□ it alienates people.
□ it prevents a person from teaching others.
□ it prevents a person from learning from others.

Explanation:

• Closed-mindedness involves refusing new ideas, so it does not weaken one's existing belief system; it often rigidifies it.
• Closed-minded people reject others' perspectives, which pushes people away, alienating them.
• Being closed-minded does not inherently stop someone from teaching their own fixed beliefs to others.
• Closed-mindedness means ignoring or dismissing others' input, which blocks learning from them.

Answer:

B. It alienates people.
D. It prevents a person from learning from others.