You are faced with a choice between two hypothetical explanations of an event. Theory A is straightforward and brief; Theory B is complex and lengthy. If you select Theory A, you are using the law of
a) parsimony.
b) eclectism.
c) anti-complexity.
d) personal choice.
A
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a. the communication of positive expectations. b. being able to make meaningful choices. c. exerting effort. d. having fewer treatment options to choose from.
Which of the following outcomes were among the implications of Rene Descartes's mind-body dualism?
A. Increased animal experimentation due to the belief that humans and animals had much in common. B. Animal experimentation that appears cruel by modern standards, due to the belief that only humans possessed "mind." C. Avoidance of animal experimentation due to respect for the animal "mind." D. Improvements in ethical guidelines for the use of animals in research due to the recognition of animal "minds."