The statement Ill believe it when I see it is a direct reflection of Empiricism Empiricism is one of the attitudes of science that dictates objective observation and measurement as the foundation for knowledge It emphasizes making judgments based on direct observation and sensory experience in the environment In this scenario your refusal to believe the story without personal observation seeing the fish a picture or empirical data aligns perfectly with the empirical approach to understanding phenomena Lets consider why the other options are incorrect Parsimony This attitude suggests that the simplest most logical explanation that fits the facts should be chosen over more complex or intricate ones While saying your friend is lying might be a parsimonious explanation if you assumed dishonesty your statement Ill believe it when I see it doesnt propose an alternative explanation it demands observable proof Determinism This attitude posits that the universe is an orderly and lawful place and all phenomena including behavior occur as a result of other events It suggests that behavior is caused by other factors and is not random The question isnt about the causes of behavior but rather the basis for accepting a claim Experimentation This attitude involves systematically manipulating one variable independent variable to observe its effect on another variable dependent variable while controlling other factors The scenario describes a reaction to a claim not an active manipulation or test of variables