The key element of the scientific method is the belief that _____ should determine the merits of an idea.

Research has shown that children who are raised in female-female couple homes develop at least as well as children from families headed by a heterosexual couple

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

According to the latest research related to Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) techniques, which of the following statements is correct?

a. Without intervention, a traumatic experience almost always causes long-term psychological damage. b. Venting negative emotions is cathartic and beneficial. c. CISD reduces recovery time for almost all individuals. d. Stress debriefing often increases a person's anxiety following a trauma.