According to the passage, how is wisdom primarily acquired?

Question

According to the passage, how is wisdom primarily acquired?

1. A. Through textbooks
2. B. Through emotional detachment
3. C. Through experience and reflection (Correct answer)
4. D. Through algorithmic thinking

Correct Answer

Option C — Through experience and reflection

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Through experience and reflection.

Key Points

• The passage states that wisdom 'is earned through trial, failure, reflection, and a nuanced understanding of human nature' — in short, through experience and reflection, not through textbooks, detachment or algorithmic thinking.
• For 'according to the passage' questions, match the option to the author's exact phrasing; the correct choice paraphrases the sentence that defines the term.