Which of the Following Is True of Scientific Theories

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of scientific theories?

• A)They are based on a single hypothesis.
• B)They are narrow in scope because they unify several known facts about the world.
• C)They are based on natural laws (such as those pertaining to gravity,relativity,atomic theory,etc.).
• D)They are absolute truths and can never be proven wrong.

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Definitions:

Binding Problem

The challenge in neuroscience and cognitive science of how different aspects of a visual scene (such as color, shape, and motion) are integrated into a unified perception.

Split-Brain

A condition resulting from the severing of the corpus callosum, leading to a disconnection between the two hemispheres of the brain.

Movie

A recorded visual and audio entertainment that tells a story or presents information.

Corpus Callosum

A wide band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain.