Dr. Wolpe designs an experimental test of his theory of aggression against a competing theory

After conducting the appropriate statistical tests, he finds that the data are better explained by the competing theory. His willingness to accept the evidence that another theory is superior is a characteristic of
A) dogmatism.
B) gullibility.
C) pathological skepticism.
D) scientific skepticism.


D

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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