Based on the Example of Professor Peter Sandiford,which of the Following

question 3

Multiple Choice

Based on the example of Professor Peter Sandiford,which of the following characterizes the position of many people whose beliefs are challenged by contrary evidence?

• A) They use science to replicate the research to see where they made their mistake.
• B) They ignore or explain away conclusions that challenge their beliefs.
• C) They seek out competing explanations to try to arrive at an explanation "in the middle."
• D) They change their beliefs to incorporate the new knowledge.

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Definitions:

Irritable

Experiencing or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry.

Stranger Wariness

A developmental phase in infants and young children where they become cautious and sometimes fearful around unfamiliar people.

Stranger Wariness

Stranger wariness is the caution or distress that babies or young children exhibit when approached or picked up by someone unfamiliar.

Self-soothe

The ability of an individual to calm oneself down and regulate one's own emotions without relying on external assistance.