A Science Is Defined by

question 167

Multiple Choice

A science is defined by

• A)knowledge.
• B)its concern with solving real-life practical problems.
• C)its popularity among the general public.
• D)its approach to gathering evidence.

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Definitions:

Albert Bandura

A psychologist best known for his work on social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy.

Feedback Loops

Systems within biological organisms used to maintain homeostasis, where the output of a process influences the operation of the process itself, either enhancing it (positive feedback) or suppressing it (negative feedback).

Subculture

A segment of the wider society that holds distinct opinions or practices diverging from the majority's cultural standards.

Rationalization

The process of replacing traditional and emotional thought patterns with more goal-oriented, efficient, and logical ones, often associated with the development of bureaucracies and industrialization.