Which of These Statements Does NOT Capture a Limitation of Science

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT capture a limitation of science?

• A)Through competition between scientists,many hypotheses are disproven and theories eventually discarded.
• B)There are aspects of reality that humans cannot know.
• C)Human values exert an influence on the way science is conducted.
• D)Because scientists are human,they often apply the scientific method in a biased way.

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Definitions:

Richard Lazarus

A psychologist known for his work on stress and coping, emphasizing the role of cognitive processes in response to external stressors.

Sympathetic Nervous System

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Physiological Reactions

Involuntary bodily responses to stimuli, including changes in heart rate, breathing, perspiration, etc., often driven by the autonomic nervous system.

Palms Sweat

The phenomenon of increased perspiration on the palms typically triggered by anxiety, nervousness, or high temperatures.