In What Has Been Called the 'Paradigm Wars', Social Scientists

question 8

Multiple Choice

In what has been called the 'paradigm wars', social scientists intensely debated between the 1970s and 1990s over

• A)The value of the deductive and inductive research philosophies
• B)The value of positivist and construction research philosophies
• C)The value of positivist and interpretivist/constructivist research philosophies
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Self-Confidence

An individual's belief in their own abilities, capacities, and worth, which influences their actions and attitudes.

Social Loafing

The circumstances in which persons engaged in a group task demonstrate lower efforts in goal accomplishment than in solitary work conditions.

Personal Accountability

The responsibility of individuals for their actions and decisions, acknowledging their consequences.

Group Situation

A scenario in which multiple individuals are present, interacting, and possibly working towards a common goal or within a common context.