A psychologist proposes a theory that human altruism is entirely driven by an unconscious, inherited 'survival-gene complex'. When critics point out that some individuals sacrifice their lives for complete strangers, the psychologist argues that these individuals are demonstrating a 'diverted survival impulse' that is inherently unmeasurable but still confirms the theory.
Which feature of science is most clearly violated by this psychologist's argument?
Objectivity
Replicability
Falsifiability
Paradigm shift
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