In Science, If New and Reliable Observations Disagree with a Particular

question 121

Multiple Choice

In science, if new and reliable observations disagree with a particular theory, then the

• A) observations must be discarded.
• B) theory must be modified.
• C) the observations and the theory should both be retained.
• D) theory must be discarded.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapies

Psychotherapies that attempt to uncover repressed childhood experiences that are thought to explain a patient’s current difficulties.

Biochemical Imbalance

A theory suggesting that imbalances in certain chemicals in the brain can contribute to various mental health disorders.

Person-Centered

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the importance of the individual's own experience and self-discovery in their growth or therapy.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a theory of psychology which emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and childhood influences on behavior.