The Principle That the Same Physical Processes Currently Active in the Environment

question 136

Multiple Choice

The principle that the same physical processes currently active in the environment were operating throughout Earth's history is known as

• A) uniformitarianism.
• B) catastrophism.
• C) parallelism.
• D) statis.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

A psychological phenomenon where a person experiences a perceived improvement in condition after receiving a treatment that has no therapeutic effect.

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A state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leading to impaired judgment, motor skills, and cognitive functions.

Placebo Effect

A phenomenon where a patient experiences a perceived improvement in condition due to a belief in the efficacy of a treatment that has no therapeutic value.