Carlos is thinking about including children in his study. Although the children cannot enter into a legal agreement to participate, he feels it is important that they still agree to participate. By doing so, Carlos is seeking the children’s .

Which of the following discoveries would be most likely to cause a scientific paradigm shift? a. the discovery of more rings around uranus b. the discovery of a new pathogenic virus transmitted by mosquitoes c. the discovery that a dormant volcano is showing signs of activity d. the discovery of a new species of salamander in the amazon rainforest e. the discovery that excess heat is radiating from the center of the earth and causing global climate change