When We Say That an Explanation Should Be Informative, We

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Multiple Choice

When we say that an explanation should be informative, we mean that it should:

• A)anticipate and address every possible follow-up question
• B)be presented in such a way that no one will have any follow-up questions to ask
• C)present every known piece of information that might relate to the explanandum
• D)present several competing hypotheses
• E)identify the fundamental cause or reason for the explanandum

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Definitions:

Universality

The ability to be applied or relevant in all cases, or the notion that certain concepts hold true across all cultures and situations.

Schizophrenia

A psychological condition marked by unusual conduct, peculiar speech, and a diminished capacity to grasp reality.

Waxy Flexibility

A state wherein a person’s limbs and posture can be “moulded” into different positions as if the person were made of wax. Occasionally seen in schizophrenia.

Catatonic Posturing

A symptom of certain mental conditions where a person maintains unusual, fixed body positions for a long time.