Uncover the Origin of 'Positivism'
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Where does the word 'Positivism' come from?

  • It is derived from the German word 'positiv'
  • It is derived from the French word 'positif' (correct)
  • It is derived from the Greek word 'positron'
  • It is derived from the Latin word 'positivus'

What is the origin of the term 'Positivism'?

  • It originated in medieval England
  • It originated in ancient Rome
  • It originated in Renaissance Italy
  • It originated in Enlightenment France (correct)

From which language does the word 'Positivism' originate?

  • Greek
  • German
  • French (correct)
  • Latin

What is the main idea behind positivism?

<p>Positivism is a scientific approach that focuses on observable facts and data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study is closely associated with positivism?

<p>Psychology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of subjective experiences in positivism?

<p>Subjective experiences are used to complement objective observations in positivism. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes positivism?

<p>A scientific approach that focuses on observable facts and data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of positivism?

<p>Observable facts and data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study is closely associated with positivism?

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