Positivism Means That ______

question 8

Multiple Choice

Positivism means that ______.

• A) research is only expected to provide positive results
• B) scientific statements and knowledge refer to phenomena confirmed by the senses
• C) there is an external reality separate from our descriptions of it
• D) interpretation is more relevant than measurement and objectivity

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Definitions:

Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body smoothly and efficiently together or to organize activities harmoniously.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem connecting the spinal cord, cerebrum, and cerebellum, and mediating overall level of consciousness.

Vital Reflexes

Involuntary responses to specific stimuli that are essential for maintaining homeostasis and survival, such as the blink or gag reflex.