The Philosophical Position That "What Works Is What Is Important

question 53

Multiple Choice

The philosophical position that "what works is what is important or valid" is known as which of the following?

• A) Determinism
• B) Verstehen
• C) Pragmatism
• D) Workability thesis

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Definitions:

Ground Tissue

Tissue found in plants, making up the bulk of the non-vascular structure, responsible for photosynthesis, storage, and support.

Periderm

The protective outer layer of tissue in some plants, replacing the epidermis as the plant grows older.

Woody Plants

Plants that produce wood as their structural tissue and persist over many growing seasons, typically including trees and shrubs.

Cork Cambium

A type of meristematic tissue in plants that produces cork cells to the outside, playing a key role in the secondary growth of stems and roots.