According to the Principle of Parsimony,reports of Alien Abduction Are

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to the principle of parsimony,reports of alien abduction are unlikely to be true because

• A)there are several other explanations that are much simpler.
• B)aliens do not exist.
• C)eyewitness reports should never be believed.
• D)people who think they were abducted by aliens are clearly mentally unstable.

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Definitions:

Positive Symptoms

Symptoms of schizophrenia that are excesses of behavior or occur in addition to normal behavior; hallucinations, delusions, and distorted thinking.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and impaired cognitive function.

Normal Functions

The regular operations or activities that are typical for a system, organ, or part, ensuring proper health and performance.

Hallucinations

False perceptions of objects, events, or sensations without any external stimulus, often occurring in mental disorders.