In your textbook, the process of objectively evaluating, comparing, analyzing, and synthesizing information is called _____.

A. empiricism
B. science
C. critical thinking
D. mental processing


Answer: C. critical thinking

Psychology

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In an experiment, participants are placed in either an experimental group or a control group based on the flip of a coin. This method illustrates:

A) statistical significance. B) random sampling. C) random assignment. D) double-blind observation.

Psychology

Vygotsky stressed the role of ________ on cognitive development.

A. social influences B. cooperative activities C. interaction with others D. All of these choices are correct.

Psychology

Mi's company uses double-blind procedures for most of their processes. Before human resources and hiring managers even look at candidate information from online applications, an information technology (IT) associate scrapes all gender-identifying and race/ethnicity information from files. Moreover, the company's executives have agreed upon a candidate- and employee-scoring system based on

defensible and objective performance criteria. Candidates and employees who score highly receive job offers, high performance reviews, and sometimes, even promotion offers. It appears that Mi's company prioritizes A) ?safety. B) ?humanity. C) ?dignity. D) ?fairness.

Psychology

Robert Sternberg distinguished among analytical, practical, and ________ intelligence.

a. intrapersonal b. creative c. spatial d. musical e. physical

Psychology