Which of the following is the core belief of positivism?

A. Society is shaped by capitalism.
B. Truth is found in religious faith.
C. People must do the best for the greater good.
D. Knowledge must be based on evidence.


Answer: D

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Normal accidents are:

a. accidents that occur frequently. b. accidents that could be prevented. c. expected to happen sooner or later no matter what safeguards you put into place. d. accidents that rarely happen.

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The term incest taboo refers to

A. the requirement in some cultures that sexual initiation occur within a family relationship. B. the prohibition of sexual relationships between certain culturally specified relatives. C. the prohibition of sexual relationships between anyone sharing the same last name. D. the requirement in some cultures that a generational gap be present within a marriage.

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Freud's term for the rational part of the personality that controls basic urges and finds realistic ways of satisfying biological cravings is __________.

A. id B. ego C. superego D. morals

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