Karl Popper, a noted philosopher of science, claimed that our job as scientists is to

A) prove theories.
B) come up with multiple hypotheses.
C) solve the world's problems.
D) disprove theories.


D

Psychology

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Ten-year-old Tisha, a fifth grader, cheated on a test. According to the social–cognitive approach, she is more likely than are others to:

A) tell lies. B) engage in shoplifting when she enters adolescence. C) steal money from her mother's pocketbook. D) cheat on a subsequent test.

Psychology

Regarding the space capacity of short-term memory (STM), which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. A few people can remember up to nine bits of information. b. With some types of information, five bits is the limit of storage capacity. c. When all of the "slots" in STM are filled, there is no more room for new information. d. People can increase the space capacity of short-term memory by using eidetic imagery.

Psychology

How many of the following are considered secondary sex characteristics: growth of facial hair in boys, development of a functional uterus in girls, voice changes in boys, broadening of shoulders in girls?

a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4

Psychology

The basic strength of ________ evolves from the resolution of the crisis of autonomy versus shame and doubt.

A. trust B. purposefulness C. will D. competence E. love

Psychology