Which of the Following Contributed LEASTto the Dissemination of the New

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed LEASTto the dissemination of the new scientific worldview in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries?

• A) academies founded by monarchs or other elites
• B) handbooks and lectures
• C) universities
• D) publications in the vernacular
• E) enthusiasm among much of the educated elite

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce fear, anxiety, or aversions through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique for achieving a deep state of calm by tensing and then relaxing all the major muscle groups in sequence.

Exposure

The process of reducing fear or anxiety by gradually and repeatedly introducing the feared object or situation.

Aversion Therapy

A behavioral treatment method that uses negative stimuli to reduce the appeal of undesirable habits or behaviors.