Why Do Most Disciplines Become More Specialized as They Grow

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why do most disciplines become more specialized as they grow?

• A) Knowledge accumulates and methods become more advanced.
• B) People get bored studying the same topics over and over again.
• C) Theories fade out of use and more complex ideas must take their place.
• D) Scientists today are simply more intelligent than scientists of the past.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a role in the body's stress response, metabolism, and immune function.

Steroid Hormones

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Incentive Sensitization

A theory that explains how and why addiction develops, suggesting repeated exposure to an addictive substance can make the brain more sensitive to its rewarding effects.

Addiction

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