Disconfirming Evidence __________ That an Idea Is False; Confirming Evidence

question 119

Multiple Choice

Disconfirming evidence __________ that an idea is false; confirming evidence __________ that an idea is true.

• A)never means; always means
• B)supports the conclusion; proves conclusively
• C)always means; never means
• D)proves conclusively; supports the conclusion

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Definitions:

Physically Punished

The act of inflicting physical pain or discomfort on someone as a form of punishment or discipline.

Low Self-Esteem

A condition characterized by a lack of confidence and feeling badly about oneself.

Aggression

Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be physical or verbal.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.