What Does It Mean to Say That Scientists Accepted an Idea

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Essay

What does it mean to say that scientists accepted an idea "because it worked"? Explain your answer using the periodic table and the Bohr atom as examples.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious mental processes and conflicts.

Early Childhood Experiences

Events and interactions during the early years of life that significantly influence an individual's development, personality, and behavior patterns.

Phineas Gage

A famous case from the 19th century of a railroad construction foreman who survived a severe brain injury that dramatically changed his personality and behavior, contributing to the understanding of the brain's role in personality and behavior.

Case Study

A research method involving an up-close, in-depth, and detailed examination of a particular case (e.g., individual, group, or event) within its real-world context.