Antiscientism Multiple-Choice Quiz

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. According to the chapter, antiscience sentiments are

common. correct incorrect

rare everywhere in the world. correct incorrect

rare in most developed countries. correct incorrect

rare in the United States. correct incorrect

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. Barker and Kitcher claim that the evidence that supports the sciences is

obvious to everyone. correct incorrect

easy to explain thoroughly and lucidly. correct incorrect

difficult to explain thoroughly and lucidly. correct incorrect

impossible to explain. correct incorrect

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. According to the chapter, the emergence of modern science led to

liberating people from an oppressive class structure. correct incorrect

giving meaning and purpose to our lives. correct incorrect

fully explaining the nature of the human soul. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. According to the chapter, people are apt to develop antiscience sentiments when

science threatens their way of life. correct incorrect

there is public disagreement among scientists. correct incorrect

scientific predictions and interventions are less successful. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. According to the chapter, science challenges people to give up

some of their normal practices. correct incorrect

common-sense beliefs about the world. correct incorrect

deities. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect