In which of the following scenarios is a scientific explanation being provided to explain a phenomenon?

When asked if violent video games have an impact on players, Dr. Lee replies that there is substantial empirical evidence to suggest a change in the gamers' behavior.

When asked if mood influences social behavior, Dr. Sessler replies that he believes that it does.

When asked if addiction is a disease or a choice, Dr. Smith replies that he knows many addicts and he feels that they have a disease.

When asked if he can train his mind to not feel physical pain, Dr. Farnworth replies that he focuses on his breathing when he feels pain to increase his tolerance for it.

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Zayden Willis

17 April, 07:10

In which of the following scenarios is a scientific explanation being provided to explain a phenomenon?

When asked if violent video games have an impact on players, Dr. Lee replies that there is substantial empirical evidence to suggest a change in the gamers' behavior.

When asked if mood influences social behavior, Dr. Sessler replies that he believes that it does.

When asked if addiction is a disease or a choice, Dr. Smith replies that he knows many addicts and he feels that they have a disease.

When asked if he can train his mind to not feel physical pain, Dr. Farnworth replies that he focuses on his breathing when he feels pain to increase his tolerance for it.

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Bridger Reeves · Answer 1

When asked if violent video games have an impact on players, Dr. Lee replies that there is substantial empirical evidence to suggest a change in the gamers' behavior.

Answer: Option A.

Explanation:

A scientific explanation is a way of explaining something we see in the natural world that's based on observations and measurements. Examples of scientific explanations include the theory of gravity and the explanation for why the sky is blue.

Scientific study may refer to: Scientific method, a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, based on empirical or measurable evidence that is subject to the principles of logic and reasoning.