Truisms are statements presented as facts that are supposed to be self-evident or understood through common sense. some truisms, such as yogi berra's quip that "you can observe a lot by watching," seem quite true. other truisms, however, such as "a penny saved is a penny earned," may no longer be as valid today as they once were.

identify a truism that you have heard or read many times that is worth defending, qualifying, or challenging.

compose a thesis statement that you might use for an essay arguing your position on why the truism is worth defending, qualifying, or challenging, then provide bullet lines of reasoning with brief references to evidence from your reading, experience, or observations.

Adefendant visited her doctor to seek treatment for a bullet wound. while he was treating the wound, the doctor asked the defendant how she was shot. the defendant replied that she was struck by a police officer’s bullet while running away from a jewelry store she had robbed, but she implored the doctor not to tell this to anyone. the doctor promised that he would not. although the defendant was never charged by the police, the owner of the jewelry store brought suit against her seeking the value of the stolen goods. the defendant denied robbing the store. at the trial, the owner calls the doctor to testify to the statement made to him by the defendant. the defense attorney objects on the ground that such testimony is barred by the jurisdiction’s physician-patient privilege. should the objection be sustained?

Personality traits.. .remain stable throughout life ..change at different rates to different degrees ..are more obvious during childhood ..all of the above

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