What helps scientists test their ideas more easily, because it is easier to develop a study that might falsify a simple explanation than to develop a study that might falsify a more complex explanation?
What will be an ideal response?
parsimony
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In operant conditioning, _____ occurs when something unpleasant is removed from a situation and, as a result, the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring is strengthened
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. LSD is extracted from certain types of mushrooms 2. LSD was discovered by Timothy Leary 3. Animals will not work to self-administer LSD 4. Hallucinogens produce a strong physical dependence and have serious overdose potential 5. The active psychoactive drug in marijuana is THC
Regarding anabolic steroid use, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Anabolic steroids can result in sexual impotence and breast enlargement in men. b. Almost all of the major sports organizations have banned the use of anabolic steroids by athletes. c. Young adolescents who use anabolic steroids have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, liver damage, and stunted growth. d. Anabolic steroids are a synthetic version of epinephrine.
Using inductive thinking, a person might think, "If it barks like a dog and wags its tail like a dog, it must be a ______."
mammal animal dogfish dog