The Preference of Scientists for the Theory That Makes the Fewest

question 142

Multiple Choice

The preference of scientists for the theory that makes the fewest unfamiliar or untested assumptions is known as the principle of

• A) parsimony.
• B) statistical significance.
• C) normal distribution.
• D) informed consent.

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Definitions:

Conventional Moral Reasoning

A level of moral development in which individuals' judgments are based on compliance with societal rules and norms, typically observed in adolescence.

Morality of Constraint

the stage in child development where children view rules as fixed and absolute, typically imposed by authority figures and not to be questioned.

Amygdala

A part of the brain involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear and pleasure responses, and plays a significant role in forming memories linked to emotional events.

Prefrontal Cortex

A part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, critical for decision making, social behavior, and personality.