Answering the Question of "Why" Something Happens Is Most Closely

question 99

Multiple Choice

Answering the question of "why" something happens is most closely associated with which goal of science?

• A) the search for truth
• B) application and control
• C) measurement and description
• D) understanding and prediction

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

Tendency to attend to the first pieces of information observed about another person in order to form an impression.

Halo Effect

Attributing a variety of positive qualities to those you like.

Horn Effect

Attributing a variety of negative qualities to those you dislike.

Recency Effect

Tendency to attend to the most recent information observed about another person in order to form or modify an impression.