The civil rights movement and the women's movement raised concerns about whether basic psychological principles could be applied to groups other than white males.Consequently,psychologists began to select samples of subjects that were more diverse for research studies.Which underlying theme does this change in practice illustrate

A) Motives and expectations can colour our experiences.
B) Science evolves in a sociohistorical context.
C) Theoretical diversity is an important component in science.
D) Behaviour is determined by multiple causes.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The change in practice of selecting more diverse samples for research studies reflects the underlying theme that science evolves in a sociohistorical context, where social and historical changes can influence the development and application of scientific knowledge. The civil rights movement and the women's movement are examples of social changes that led psychologists to examine their biases and prejudices and to broaden their scope of research to include more diverse groups of subjects. This shift in research practices shows how scientific knowledge is shaped by its historical and cultural context.

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