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What is the relationship between the biological theory of punctuated equilibrium and Kuhn's theory of science?
What is the relationship between the biological theory of punctuated equilibrium and Kuhn's theory of science?
- They both argue for a uniform view of evolutionary change.
- They have contradictory views about the history of life.
- They show a convergence on a story about processes of change. (correct)
- They are completely unrelated theories.
In what way has the idea of punctuated equilibrium evolved over time?
In what way has the idea of punctuated equilibrium evolved over time?
- It has been proven inaccurate and discarded.
- It has been found to contradict natural selection.
- It has been replaced by more orthodox theories.
- It has been moderated and become part of mainstream biology. (correct)
According to Gould, what is the analogy between Kuhn's theory and the biological theory of punctuated equilibrium?
According to Gould, what is the analogy between Kuhn's theory and the biological theory of punctuated equilibrium?
- Both theories argue for continuous gradual change over time.
- Both theories support a uniform, one-process view of evolution.
- Both theories focus on natural selection during periods of rapid change.
- Both theories have faced similar opposition to alternative views of change. (correct)
How did Gould acknowledge Kuhn's influence on his biological ideas in the 1960s and 1970s?
How did Gould acknowledge Kuhn's influence on his biological ideas in the 1960s and 1970s?
What type of processes replace ordinary natural selection during periods of rapid change according to the text?
What type of processes replace ordinary natural selection during periods of rapid change according to the text?
What does Kuhn mean when he says that workers in different paradigms are living in different worlds?
What does Kuhn mean when he says that workers in different paradigms are living in different worlds?
Why does Kuhn argue that a crisis alone will not lead scientists to reject a paradigm?
Why does Kuhn argue that a crisis alone will not lead scientists to reject a paradigm?
What is the main consequence of the suggestion that science has two modes of change, one dramatic and abrupt?
What is the main consequence of the suggestion that science has two modes of change, one dramatic and abrupt?
Why do scientists in different paradigms often find it hard to communicate effectively?
Why do scientists in different paradigms often find it hard to communicate effectively?
What is required for large-scale scientific change, according to Kuhn?
What is required for large-scale scientific change, according to Kuhn?
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