Dr. Gupta has performed an experiment based on his theory that children cannot see in color for the first four months of their lives. Using a discrimination task, Gupta finds that children are able to distinguish between two colors that appear to be the same when photographed in black and white. Based on his evidence and the dictates of the scientific method, Dr. Gupta must
a. completely disregard his original theory.
b. completely ignore his new findings because he knows his theory is correct.
c. consider that his original theory may be erroneous, try to replicate his current findings, and revise his theory accordingly.
d. call all of his colleagues who share his view on the theory and inform them that they too are mistaken.
C
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a. Suicide b. Infectious diseases c. Heart disease d. Chronic conditions such as cancer
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a. prime time for fathers b. useless period for fathers c. most-resented parent d. least-appreciated parent
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