The Seekers Thought the World Was Coming to an End

question 45

Multiple Choice

The Seekers thought the world was coming to an end on December 21.They prayed for their salvation.When the world did not come to an end,

• A)this weakened their convictions because of falsification.
• B)this strengthened their convictions because of cognitive dissonance.
• C)this could not be explained by the Seekers.
• D)the Seekers used common sense to explain the disconfirmation of their prophecy.

Know the role of serendipity in scientific discoveries.

Understand the characteristics of a theory.

Explain the importance of testing common sense ideas in research.

Recognize the relationships between theories, hypotheses, and predictions.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The current price at which goods or services can be bought and sold in a marketplace, determined by supply and demand.

Profit

Profit represents the financial gain obtained when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in operating the business.

Industry Supply

The total output of a specific good or service that all producers in an industry are willing to sell at different price levels.

Industry Demand

The total demand for the products or services produced by a specific industry, reflecting the collective demand of all consumers in the market.