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