Theory Perseverance Is the Idea That ____

question 85

Multiple Choice

Theory perseverance is the idea that ____.

• A)once the mind draws a conclusion, it tends to stick with it, even if evidence points to the need for a change
• B)theories in science will only persevere as long as evidence supports them
• C)social conformity plays the biggest role in the success of a theory
• D)the most consistent theory will naturally weed out weaker theories

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Unrelated Ideas

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