The Confidence in a Scientific Theory Is Most Related to __________

question 35

Multiple Choice

The confidence in a scientific theory is most related to __________.

• A)the amount of unbiased supporting evidence
• B)the number of publications that discuss the subject in question
• C)the reputations of the investigating scientists and their related universities
• D)the number of grants received to study the subject

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventual loss of the ability to carry out everyday activities.

Tau Proteins

Proteins that stabilize microtubules in the brain, abnormal accumulations of which are implicated in various neurodegenerative diseases.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation and various cognitive functions in the brain.

Glutamate

A common neurotransmitter that has been linked to memory and to dementia.