Question

Dr. Wolpe designs an experimental test of his theory of aggression against a competing theory. After conducting the appropriate statistical tests, he finds that the data are better explained by the competing theory. His willingness to accept the evidence that another theory is superior is a characteristic of _____.

a) dogmatism
b) gullibility
c) pathological skepticism
d) scientific skepticism

Answer 1

Answer is D..... scientific skepticism.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scientific skepticism is the use of science and critical thinking to discover or discern empirical evidence or information for reliability beliefs through systematic investigation.

This idea or process is useful to the scientists because, it allows them to consider all possibilities as well as questioning all information during an investigation.