Positivists Rejected Much of the Philosophical Basis of Classical Thinkers

question 63

Multiple Choice

Positivists rejected much of the philosophical basis of classical thinkers' arguments and, instead, relied on ______ to determine appropriate punishment.

• A) empirical science
• B) the hedonistic calculus
• C) the principle of utility
• D) retributive justice

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Definitions:

Lag Phase

One of the three phases of muscle contraction; time between the application of the stimulus and the beginning of muscular contraction; also called latent phase.

Muscle Twitch

Contraction of a whole muscle in response to a stimulus that causes an action potential in one or more muscle fibers.

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

The Sarcoplasmic Reticulum is an organelle in muscle cells storing calcium ions, essential for muscle contraction and relaxation.

Tetanus

A bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms, often starting in the jaw, due to toxins produced by Clostridium tetani.