An upholder of _________ believes that the scientific method, and the knowledge obtained thereby, are the only acceptable means of inquiry and the only valid meanings to adhere to are those derived by such means.
a. scientism
b. empiricism
c. verificationism
d. experimentationalism
Answer: a. scientism
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a. ?arousal: cost-reward b. ?social facilitation c. ?evolutionary d. ?empathy-altruism
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a. instinctual b. biological c. modeling d. behavioral
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