'Obliteration by Incorporation' Is Merton's Idea That Some Ideas

question 18

Multiple Choice

'Obliteration by incorporation' is Merton's idea that some ideas

• A) Are too abstract to be useful
• B) Are adopted as true before they are proven
• C) Become so widespread they are no longer recognized as a theory
• D) Are forgotten and replaced by newer and more exciting theories

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