Skepticism in scientific research means ________
a. acquiring knowledge by means of observation or experimentation
b. refusing to accept empirical evidence
c. believing a claim is true unless you have evidence that it is wrong
d. treating conclusions, both new and old, with caution
Answer: d
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a. generativity crisis c. identity crisis b. womb envy d. penis envy
The process of gene expression involves ____
a. replicating a cell’s genetic makeup during division b. influencing the behavior of a segment of society c. converting genetic instructions into a feature of a living cell d. chromosomal recombination during gamete formation
What are did Mach believe about the external “real” world?
a. Direct access is not possible; instead we create an experiential version of the real world. b. We come into direct contact with the “real” world through sensation. c. The real world is an illusion. d. The real world can only be understood by pooling perceptions gathered over a lifetime.
According to the text, how long has the scientific study of human development existed?
a. 20 years b. 70 years c. 120 years d. 200 years