Testing common sense ideas
A. is valuable because such notions often turn out to be incorrect.
B. never results in new knowledge.
C. is of little value because it consists of things we already know are true.
D. should only be done if a theory has been developed.
Answer: A
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What is the value of longitudinal research that monitors children at high risk for schizophrenia?
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The first Binet-Simon test focused on learning, thinking, and memory
a. True b. False
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