Which Mode of Reasoning Comes into Play When Seeking to Explain

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which mode of reasoning comes into play when seeking to explain and to predict natural phenomena?

• A) empirical
• B) comparative
• C) pragmatic
• D) ideological

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in the visual information reaching each eye, enabling the perception of depth.

Reinforcers

Stimuli, which after being presented in conjunction with an action, increase the likelihood of that action being repeated in the future.

Color Constancy

The psychological feature that allows the human brain to perceive colors consistently under varying lighting conditions.

Motion Parallax

A depth cue in which objects closer to the observer move faster across the visual field than objects further away, creating a sense of depth.