One of the reasons psychodynamic theories have persisted over the years is that they are
a)
supported by significant scientific research.
b)
based on facts.
c)
difficult to scientifically test and, thus, difficult to disprove.
d)
used by the majority of psychologists.
c)
difficult to scientifically test and, thus, difficult to disprove.
Since it is very hard to scientifically test the psychodynamic theories there is little scientific data to support the theories.
You might also like to view...
An example of a process-oriented assessment is measuring
A. ball velocity in throwing B. time in the mile run C. accuracy of a soccer kick D. techniques used in catching E. the number of correct questions on a multiple-choice test
In a classic study demonstrating self-recognition among infants, Lewis and Brooks (1978) put a spot of rouge on each infant's face while pretending to wipe it, then they placed the infant in front of a mirror
Infants were classified as having developed self-recognition when they noticed the spot and A) cried, displaying facial expressions of fear. B) tried to touch their own faces. C) cried, displaying facial expressions of anger. D) tried to touch the face in the mirror.
At what age do children generally learn to use prepositions?
A. 12-18 months B. 18-24 months C. 24-36 months D. 36-48 months
______ can be defined as the inability to retrieve some information that one once stored—say, a person's name or an old phone number.
A. Suggestibility B. Blocking C. Absent-mindedness D. Interference