[Solved] A term that means destructive to kidney tissue is: A) historrhexis. B) nephromalacia. C) nephrosclerotic. D) nephrotoxic. Culture: The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people. John Watson: An American psychologist who established the psychological theory of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behavior. Existentialism: A philosophical theory emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice, positing that individuals create the meanings of their lives. Independent Variable: A variable that is manipulated in an experiment to see if it affects the outcome or dependent variable.