Question

The problem solving process of a scientist is different from that of a detective because:

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• A. Scientists study inanimate objects, while detectives deal with living criminals or law offenders.
• B. Scientists study known objects, while detectives have to deal with unknown criminals or law offenders.
• C. Scientists study phenomena that are not actively altered, while detectives deal with phenomena that have been deliberately influenced to mislead.
• D. Scientists study psychologically interesting phenomena, while detectives deal with "adult" analogues of juvenile adventure tales.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Scientists study phenomena that are not actively altered, while detectives deal with phenomena that have been deliberately influenced to mislead.

Option: (c)

If we look at the third line of the fourth paragraph, the author has clearly stated that 'the effort of solving a problem is in itself not a conflict if the adversary remains passive, like Nature, whose secrets the scientist supposedly unravels by deduction. However, if the adversary actively puts obstacles in the detective's path towards the solution, there is genuine conflict. From these statements made by the author, it is evident that option (c) is the correct answer choice.