Humans seek reasons, causes, and underlying principles to explain the world around them. The research term for this is
deductive reasoning.
conservation.
scaffolding.
theory-theory.
theory-theory.
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________ refers to information gathered to test a hypothesis
a. Data b. A conclusion c. A response d. A variable e. A theory
Daniel believes that Shakira is in love with him. Although he has never met her,
he has written her several letters. He believes she hasn't replied because she's "playing hard to get. " Daniel is suffering from the ______ type of delusional disorder. a. somatic c. grandiose b. erotomania d. jealous
Forming a hypothesis is the second step in a scientific investigation. This step is derived from two goals of psychology-description and __________.
A. control B. explanation C. predicting D. changing
Which statement describes oral sex and vaginal intercourse among adolescents?
A. Females are more likely than males to report receiving oral sex. B. Adolescents are about as likely to engage in oral sex as vaginal intercourse. C. Adolescents are far more likely to engage in vaginal intercourse than oral sex. D. By age 16, about the majority of teenage boys have received oral sex.