What makes psychological research scientific? This chapter points out the importance of precision in the pursuit of knowledge. How does this principle of good science correspond to the critical thinking guideline,
"Define Your Terms," discussed in Chapter 1?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? The requirement for precision in science includes both stating specific hypotheses and providing operational definitions of all variables.
? This directly corresponds with the guideline requiring that critical thinkers define the terms that they use.
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a) learning b) repressed thoughts, memories, and concerns c) biology d) biochemical imbalances
Inhelder and Piaget, through research using their class inclusion task, concluded that young children __________.
A. understand the concept of part and whole B. are often color-blind C. did not know what "superordinate" meant D. do not understand the concept of part and whole
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a. 12 months b. 18 months c. 24 months d. 36 months
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A. 49%. B. 59%. C. 68%. D. 82%.