If Two Worldviews Both Explain the Same Data, but One

question 32

True/False

If two worldviews both explain the same data, but one is simpler, the simpler worldview is preferable.

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychoanalytic theory, the defense mechanism that redirects an impulse from a dangerous target to a safe one.

Superego

A component of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moral conscience and ethical standards of the psyche.

Psychic Energy

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the force behind human behaviors, thoughts, and feelings originating from innate instincts and drives.

Moral Judgments

Decisions or evaluations about the rightness or wrongness of actions, often based on a set of ethical principles or societal norms.