1Your Friend Mathilda Learns That You Are Taking a Course

question 36

Essay

1.Your friend Mathilda learns that you are taking a course on the scientific study of relationships. She scoffs that it isn't possible to study relationships scientifically. Explain to Mathilda how the scientific method can be applied to the study of intimate relationships.

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