The type of reasoning in which general observations lead to the development of hypotheses that test predictions is called ______.
A. deductive reasoning
B. inductive reasoning
C. absolute reasoning
D. theoretical reasoning
Answer: B
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Which type of early psychologist believed that "the whole is more than the sum of its parts"?
a) functionalist b) behaviorist c) structuralist d) Gestaltist
Structuralism emphasizes __________.
A. individual differences B. the application of biological principles to the mind C. the influence of subconscious urges on conscious behavior D. the basic units of experience and their combinations
In terms of developing most psychological disorders, most experts agree that genes ______.
A. determine destiny for the illness B. determine vulnerability for the illness C. are unrelated to developing the illness D. seem to be more important for men than women
Under which circumstance are we especially likely to engage in self-handicapping?
a. When we are happy b. When we are sad c. When we are nervous about our performance d. Both when we are sad and when we are uncertain about our performance