To overcome the lack of essential knowledge on a subject, what is required before making judgments?

• A. To Rely on Others' Opinions
• B. To Follow Popular Opinion
• C. To Make Quick Judgments
• D. To Do the Necessary Studying

Answer: (D)

Making well-founded judgments starts with having the necessary knowledge gained through studying. When you don’t know the essential facts, you’re more likely to form opinions based on incomplete or biased cues, such as what others happen to say or what’s popular at the moment. Studying fills those gaps, gives you evidence and context, helps you assess sources, and lets you weigh options and consequences more accurately. With that solid foundation, you can think critically rather than react impulsively, and your conclusions are more reliable. Relying on opinions or following trends, or making quick judgments, tends to skew your view when you haven’t done the required learning.