Which of the Following Is NOT Part of the Normative

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the normative structure of science described by Merton?

• A) communism
• B) disinterestedness
• C) organized optimism
• D) universalism

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Nucleus

A region in the hypothalamus involved in regulating hunger and satiety.

Foramen Magnum

A large opening in the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes to connect with the brain.

Electrically Stimulated

Refers to applying electrical impulses to tissues or nerves to evoke a physiological response.

Vasocongestion

Engorgement of blood vessels with blood, which swells the genitals and breasts during sexual arousal.