Some Politicians Take Pride in Maintaining a Particular Point of View

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Multiple Choice

Some politicians take pride in maintaining a particular point of view. They think that a change of mind would be seen as a sign of weakness. How is a change of mind viewed differently in science?

• A)A change in mind is not viewed differently in science and is still subject to much criticism.
• B)Science deals with facts that are confirmed by experiments. A "change of mind" in science, therefore, is usually the result of new experimental evidence obtained from experiments.
• C)A scientist who changes his or her mind is often perceived as less honest, while a politician who changes his or her mind is often perceived as less trustworthy.
• D)A scientist tries to understand many different points of view and so is apt to change his or her mind frequently.

Learn the critical considerations for using scales across different cultural contexts and the potential need for adjustments.

Understand the historical and conceptual evolution of comparative research frameworks.

Comprehend the definitions and implications of terms like race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status in psychological research.

Recognize the impact of societal constructs and norms on the development of psychological theories.

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Definitions:

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