Which of the Following Philosophers of Science Argued That a Sign

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following philosophers of science argued that a sign of maturity in a field is the acquisition of a paradigm, or a tradition of practice?

• A) Thomas Kuhn
• B) Karl Popper
• C) Rogers Smith
• D) Edmund Gettier

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Definitions:

Five-Factor Model

A model that describes personality through five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being thorough, careful, or vigilant; implies a desire to do a task well.

Dependability

The quality of being reliable, trustworthy, and consistently performing or meeting expectations.

Hackman

Refers to J. Richard Hackman, an influential American psychologist known for his work on team dynamics, leadership, and organizational behavior.