Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) Even though skepticism about new ideas is important, a scientist should accept older ideas that have been endorsed by authorities in the field.
• B) It is important to balance skepticism with openness to new ideas.
• C) Skepticism and caution go hand in hand.
• D) Skepticism in science is an unwillingness to accept an idea without empirical evidence.

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Definitions:

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes and how they affect behavior, emotions, and thought patterns.

Sociocultural

This term relates to the combined influence of social and cultural factors on an individual's behavior, attitudes, and perceptions.

Biological Approach

A perspective in psychology that examines behavioral and mental processes through the lens of biological science, emphasizing genetics, neurotransmitters, and the anatomy of the brain.

Genetic Factors

Hereditary influences on individual differences in behavior and predispositions to diseases and other biological traits.