A Scientific Theory Can Be Shown to Be Wrong If

question 21

Multiple Choice

A scientific theory can be shown to be wrong if:

• A) cultural beliefs evolve to contradict it
• B) scientists gather new data that contradicts its predictions
• C) it cannot explain all phenomena
• D) it was first proposed as a conjecture
• E) a majority of people do not accept it

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Errors

The tendency to overemphasize personality-based explanations for behaviors observed in others while underemphasizing the role and power of situational influences.

Social Facilitation

Any positive or negative effect on performance that can be attributed to the presence of others, either as an audience or as coactors.

Mere-Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Reciprocal Liking

The phenomenon where people tend to like others who like them back.