Sir Isaac Newton's Development of the Theory of Gravity After

question 30

Multiple Choice

Sir Isaac Newton's development of the theory of gravity after observing an apple fall from a tree is an example of:

• A) controlled experiments used to develop scientific theories
• B) being in the right place at the right time
• C) an idea whose time had come
• D) the interplay between observation and theory in science

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Definitions:

Older Adults

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Modeling

A psychological phenomenon where individuals learn and replicate behaviors observed in others.

Reinforcement

The desirable or undesirable stimuli that result from an organism’s behavior.

Genetic Mutations

Alterations in the DNA sequence that make up a gene, resulting in the gene functioning improperly or not at all.