Brian is pursuing a doctorate degree in philosophy. Through his commitment within relativism, he
A) is committed to justifying his viewpoints in his doctoral thesis despite strong counterevidence.
B) actively seeks differing perspectives in order to advance his knowledge and understanding.
C) pursues a meta-analysis of moral views of euthanasia in order to determine once and for all which stance is correct.
D) has come to accept that life philosophies can never be more than personal opinions.
B
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a. antecedents and consequences of the behavior b. unconditioned responses c. punisher to use for the behavior d. all of these
What is one factor in prenatal development that has been found to be related to increased incidences of schizophrenia later in life?
A. excess sex hormones during the third trimester B. prenatal exposure to Toxoplasma gondii C. lack of exercise by the mother early in pregnancy D. episodes of maternal depression
In the absence of sufficient quantities of 5-alpha-reductase
a. 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone is not converted into testosterone, and external genitalia are not masculinized in the fetus. b. testosterone is not converted into 5-alpha-dihydrotesterone, and external genitalia are not masculinized in the fetus. c. 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone is not converted into testosterone, and internal organs are not masculinized in the fetus. d. testosterone is not converted into 5-alpha-dihydrotesterone, and internal organs are not masculinized in the fetus.
Which statement is true of the study of history, as approached by considering the lives of eminent people?
a. It provides a thorough and comprehensive history of an era. b. It is uncommon for historians to know who was eminent in the past, so it is difficult to do. c. It is largely impossible due to changes in zeitgeist. d. It will be incomplete unless the lives of individuals who are not eminent are also considered.