The Distinction Between Primary and Secondary Qualities Proposed by Galileo

question 13

Multiple Choice

The distinction between primary and secondary qualities proposed by Galileo:

• A) allowed the acceptance of the essential unity of all intellectual activity.
• B) defined primary qualities as relative, fluctuating, and subjective.
• C) defined secondary qualities as absolute, immutable, and objective.
• D) implied the need for a discipline of psychology, separate from the natural sciences.
• E) led immediately to the study of psychology as a natural science.

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Definitions:

Sinus

A hollow, cavity, or channel within the body, often referring to the air-filled spaces in the skull that open into the nasal cavity.

Appendicular Skeleton

The portion of the skeleton of vertebrates consisting of the bones that support the appendages (limbs), including the shoulder and pelvic girdles.

Vertebrae

The individual bones that make up the vertebral column (spine), providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Actin Filaments

Actin filaments are thin, flexible fibers found in all eukaryotic cells, playing key roles in cell movement, shape, and structure by forming part of the cytoskeleton.