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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn
  • 1. What term does Kuhn use to describe the dominant framework within which scientists operate?
A) Model
B) Paradigm
C) Hypothesis
D) Theory
  • 2. Which of the following is a key feature of normal science, according to Kuhn?
A) Falsification
B) Radical innovation
C) Puzzle-solving
D) Speculative theory
  • 3. What does Kuhn claim happens during a scientific revolution?
A) Consolidation of theories
B) A paradigm shift
C) Refinement of the existing paradigm
D) Complete elimination of the past
  • 4. What does Kuhn argue about scientific progress?
A) It is primarily subjective
B) It is not linear
C) It is always progressive
D) It leads to absolute truth
  • 5. What does Kuhn suggest about the role of historical context in science?
A) It is irrelevant to scientific truth
B) It complicates the scientific method
C) It leads to misconceptions
D) It shapes the understanding of paradigms
  • 6. According to Kuhn, who is most likely to resist new paradigms?
A) Funding organizations
B) Established scientists
C) Young researchers
D) Public opinion
  • 7. In Kuhn's view, what can cause a paradigm shift?
A) Accumulation of unresolved anomalies
B) Collaboration among scientists
C) Increased experimentation success
D) Rigid adherence to methods
  • 8. Which historical example does Kuhn use to illustrate paradigm shifts?
A) The Galilean Principle
B) The Einsteinian Revolution
C) The Copernican Revolution
D) The Newtonian Shift
  • 9. What does Kuhn say about the acceptance of a new paradigm?
A) It is typically immediate
B) It is always based on clear evidence
C) It bypasses older scientists' views
D) It often requires a generational change
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