Which of These Statements About Science Is Incorrect

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about science is incorrect ?

• A)Science influences culture and society.
• B)Science reveals knowledge not attainable by other means.
• C)Science is a fundamental way to understand the world around us.
• D)Decisions involving scientific principles are often made by nonscientists.
• E)All of these are correct statements.

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.

Consolidation

The process of stabilizing a memory trace after the initial acquisition, making it more resistant to disruptions.

Mental Process

The internal, covert activities of the mind, such as thinking, reasoning, and remembering.

Classical Conditioning

is a learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, producing a similar response, originally identified by Ivan Pavlov.