Which Statement Represents a Scientific Point of View

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which statement represents a scientific point of view?

• A) Earth was created by a supernatural force.
• B) The positions of the sun,moon,and stars provide guidance for making decisions.
• C) Inner strength comes from the beauty in nature.
• D) Testing the effect of antibiotics on pathogens can lead to tools for fighting disease.
• E) Meditation helps to solve ethical problems.

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Definitions:

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capability to perform actions effectively and achieve desired outcomes.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs by observing the rewards or punishments that another person receives, influencing the observer's future behavior.

Conditioned Reinforcers

Stimuli that acquire their reinforcing power through association with primary reinforcers; also known as secondary reinforcers.

Social-learning Approach

A theory stating that behaviors are learned through observing and imitating others, as well as through the rewards or punishments associated with these behaviors.