________ is an applied branch of physical science.
A) Agriculture
B) Computer science
C) Engineering
D) Social work
Question 2According to Thomas Kuhn (1962) __________ science follows social customs: Older, more established scientists train younger ones, who extend the reach of the paradigm, but seldom dare to challenge the paradigm itself.
A) Groundbreaking
B) Static
C) Dynamic
D) Normal
Question 3The author indicates that retirement does not mean one has reached old age.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Established scientists control research by editing and reviewing articles, deciding who receives research grants, and ensuring that scientific research conforms to what they think is worthy. They
A) act as gatekeepers.
B) ensure that science is open to new methods and discoveries.
C) tend to be egalitarian in terms of funding research from minorities and women.
D) All of these choices are correct.
Question 5Which of these are abundant at the highest levels of science?
A) Women
B) Latino men
C) Asian men
D) African American men
Question 6As described in the text, Yanomam society is __________.
a. making a great deal of effort to influence American society
b. quite different from American society
c. quite similar to American society
d. heavily influenced by American society
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