Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Reduction uses complicated processes to explain simple ones.
• B) The goal of reduction is to predict a phenomenon under study.
• C) Generalization and reduction are important tools in science.
• D) Scientists only use reductionistic explanations.
• E) Most scientific studies use on-human experimental subjects.

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Definitions:

Threat

An influence technique that is a communication taking the general form, “If you don’t do X (which I want), then I will do Y (which you don’t want).” See also Promise.

Reactance

Resistance to persuasion attempts that occurs when the persuasion attempt threatens the independence or freedom of the target.

Boomerang Effect

A phenomenon where an attempt to change behavior results in the opposite effect, particularly in persuasive communication.

Social Impact Factor

A term relating to the influence or effect that individuals or groups can have within a social context, though not standardly recognized in academic literature on impact measures.