Preventing or Minimizing CTE Through the Use of Helmets and Other

question 36

Multiple Choice

Preventing or minimizing CTE through the use of helmets and other head protection equipment has not been successful because helmets

• A)are not always used in practices.
• B)that stabilize the brain are too expensive.
• C)are so heavy that they put pressure on the brain.
• D)helmets cannot stop the brain from moving inside the skull.

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Definitions:

Two-World Hypothesis

A philosophical or theoretical postulate suggesting the existence of two distinct realms or worlds, often used to differentiate between the physical and the non-physical (e.g., the material and the spiritual or the ideal).

Skepticism

An attitude of doubt towards claims lacking empirical evidence or inherent plausibility, often requiring critical thinking and questioning before acceptance.

Kant

Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher who is a central figure in modern philosophy and is known for his contributions to epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics.

Hypotheses and Theories

Hypotheses are proposed explanations made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation, whereas theories are well-substantiated explanations acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation.