The principle of _________________ holds that, when dealing with competing theories, the simplest one should be chosen
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: parsimony
Rationale: Scientific and critical thinking involves the use of the principle of parsimony, which means that the simplest of all competing explanations (the most "parsimonious") of a phenomenon should be the one we accept.
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A. persistent, intermittent muscle twitches or spasms B. involuntary shoutings of curse words C. intrusive thoughts D. rude or aggressive hand gestures
Strong fears of specific items such as snakes and other animals, heights, flying in planes, enclosed spaces, illness or injury, blood, water, death, medical procedures, and being alone are in the general population
a. common b. rare c. indicative of disorder d. diagnostic criteria
Some researchers think that _________ provides a means for an infant's brain to stimulate itself
a) SIDS b) rhythms c) autostimulation d) state
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
A review article examines several articles of a particular phenomenon.