In Which of the Following Developmental Stages of a Scientific

question 38

Multiple Choice

In which of the following developmental stages of a scientific discipline does the following occur: An unexplained anomaly that cannot be explained emerges. A new way of thinking begins to emerge. Some participants resist the new way of thinking, while other participants begin to embrace the new and improved way of thinking.

• A)crisis and revolution
• B)new paradigm
• C)paradigmatic
• D)pre-paradigmatic

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Definitions:

Intrinsic

Refers to motivation or value that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, rather than relying on external pressures or rewards.

Extrinsic

Originating from or influenced by external factors outside of oneself, such as rewards or social pressures, rather than internal desires.

Instinct

Instinct refers to the innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals and humans that are responded to specific stimuli, driven by evolutionary pressures.

Incentives

External rewards or punishments that motivate behavior or inspire action.