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jasdeep_brar

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Dr. Leary argues that muscle contraction occurs because muscle fibers undergo a physical process of shortening. His explanation would invoke the process of
 
  A) reduction.
  B) syllogism.
  C) generalization.
  D) induction.
  E) superordinate causality.

Question 2

A psychologist who argues that phobias are actually learned fears is using the process of
 
  A) rationalization.
  B) pseudoscience.
  C) reductionism.
  D) generalization.
  E) logical discrimination.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Rationale: The statement that muscle contraction occurs because muscle fibers undergo a physical process of shortening is an example of reduction.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Rationale: A psychologist who argues that phobias are actually learned fears is using the process of generalization.



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