Science

question 60

Multiple Choice

Science

• A)studies the past to predict the future.
• B)is a human effort to discover how the physical world works by making observations and measurements and carrying out experiments.
• C)is best described as a collection of facts found through using scientific methods.
• D)is supported by small amounts of evidence.
• E)is a mysterious process that can only be understood by experts.

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Definitions:

Nativist Theory

The perspective that much of human knowledge, abilities, or traits are innate and genetically inherited rather than acquired through learning.

Learning Theory

A comprehensive set of principles and hypotheses that explain how individuals acquire, process, and retain information and skills.

Early Speech

The initial stages of language development in children, marked by the acquisition of basic words and simple sentences.

Imitation

The act of copying or mimicking the behaviors, actions, or appearances of others.