Comte and Mach had in common the belief that:

a. only overt behavior can be studied objectively
b. only the immediate conscious experience of a scientist can be studied
c. metaphysical speculation must be avoided
d. the only valid tool available for studying humans is introspection


c. metaphysical speculation must be avoided

Psychology

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a. ?hypocretin b. ?modafinil c. ?cataplexy d. ?neuropeptide Y

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Psychology

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Psychology