Which of the following is not a main component of the scientific method?

A) control
B) objective measurements
C) confirmation of findings
D) reason & logic
E) self-correction


D

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Susan is talking to her friend, who is at the end of her second trimester. Lucila wants to be reassured that she is not crazy, but thinks her baby actually kicks, turns, and hiccups

Lucila even thinks that the baby becomes more active if she talks to it. If you were Susan, how would you respond to Lucila's observations? a. "Lucila, those activities are normal for the end of the second trimester, and fetuses can hear even in the womb." b. "Lucila, I think you are going crazy. A fetus really doesn't kick that early in the pregnancy and it's crazy to think it can hear." c. "Lucila, all those things do happen, but not really until the end of the third trimester." d. "Lucila, I think you need to go see your doctor because something is absolutely wrong."

Psychology