The Immediate Reaction of the Clerics to the Theories of Copernicus

question 47

Multiple Choice

The immediate reaction of the clerics to the theories of Copernicus was

• A)condemnation, initially by Protestant leaders like Luther who condemned the discovery as contrary to their literal interpretation of the Bible.
• B)broad approval motivated by their now higher educational achievements and interest in the sciences.
• C)support in the form of a papal decree praising his innovative thinking.
• D)the calling of the Council of Dort by Protestants and Catholics to question the astronomer closely prior to trial for blasphemy.
• E)apathy because his calculations were revealed to contain numerous mathematical errors.

Recognize the implications of genetics and family studies on understanding schizophrenia.

Understand the biological basis of schizophrenia and how it influences treatment options and outcomes.

Understand the role and challenges of the dopamine hypothesis in explaining schizophrenia.

Identify the evidence supporting alternative theories to the dopamine hypothesis, including the role of other neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Wing

A limb adapted for flight found in birds, bats, insects, and some other organisms, facilitating movement through the air.

Butterfly

An insect belonging to the order Lepidoptera, known for their colorful wings and the role as pollinators in ecosystems.

Amphibian

A class of cold-blooded vertebrates that can live both in water and on land, including frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts.

Mammal

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands which in females produce milk for feeding their young.