John refuses to alter his opinion because it seems so obvious it must be correct. According to Peirce, John is basing his belief on the
a. a priori method.
b. method of authority.
c. method of tenacity.
d. scientific method.
c
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a. is most likely an Asian American. b. has a decreased chance of subsequent pregnancies. c. is likely to be a young mother. d. has an increased chance of giving birth to twins in future pregnancies.
Treatment for panic disorder usually includes
A. antidepressant medication, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or a combination of these. B. medication with lithium. C. tranquilizers, such as Valium. D. ECT.
Amy has been collecting baseball cards for years. At the drop of a hat, she will launch into a lengthy discussion of her collection, the price of cards, and her plans for purchasing more cards. Her friends say she must be suffering from obsessive-
compulsive disorder. You disagree. What do you say to her friends when they ask why you disagree? a) Unlike an obsessive-compulsive, Amy derives pleasure from this activity. b) Amy is actually suffering from depression, which she hides by engaging in card collecting. c) Although Amy experiences anxiety, it is the result of a deep-seated conflict symbolized in the cards. d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an inherited disorder and there is no evidence that other family members have the disorder.
A psychologist is interested in finding out why married couples seemingly begin to look like each other after several years of marriage. This psychologist is most interested in the goal of
a. description. b. explanation. c. prediction. d. control.