While some have noted that the virus that causes "strep" may be at the root of the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), others have suggested that children with strep may be very uncomfortable, which worsens preexisting OCD symptoms. This different explanation for the relationship between strep and OCD is an important reminder of
A)falsifiability.
B)ruling out rival hypotheses.
C)replicability.
D)extraordinary claims.

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Ruling out rival hypotheses. This explanation highlights the importance of considering alternative explanations and ruling out other possible causes of a phenomenon before making a definitive claim.

While Some Have Noted That the Virus That Causes "Strep