The textbook discusses the "self-correcting nature of science" as it applies to social psychology. The idea here is that, over time, erroneous conclusions are revised appropriately, because ____.
A)most research in social psychology builds on prior research
B)common sense will override conclusions that are obviously incorrect
C)most psychologists study a single topic during their entire careers, and will notice if they made mistakes during prior research
D)every 20-30 years, researchers revisit old topics and replicate virtually all of the old research

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Most research in social psychology builds on prior research, allowing for the correction of errors as new findings emerge and are integrated into the existing body of knowledge. This process enables the self-correcting nature of science.

The Textbook Discusses the "Self-Correcting Nature of Science" as It