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:

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans learn to perceive, recognize, and produce language, typically occurring in early childhood.

Echoing

The repetition or mimicking of words or sounds, often used as a learning tool or as a symptom of certain disorders.

Expanding

The act or process of increasing in size, volume, quantity, or scope.

Infant Language Development

The process by which babies and young children acquire the ability to understand and produce language.