Scientism is the belief that ________.
a. the only valid knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that science can solve all human problems
b. science has room for both deductive and inductive reasoning in theory generation
c. science is one way, but not the only valid way, of understanding the world around us
d. truth can be found both through introspection and reason and empirical observation of nature
a. the only valid knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that science can solve all human problems
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One reason for the resistance by psychologists to acknowledge the important role of biology in human personality is that the
A. biological determinants of personality matter little. B. blank slate view has such great appeal. C. field of psychology is determined to remain separate from biology. D. results of biologically-based research can always be explained without reference to genetic factors.
_____ is the single most frequently diagnosed psychological disorder
Fill in the blank with correct word
In the ABA design, the alternative hypothesis states that ____
a. there will be a difference among the means of the treatment conditions b. there will be an increase going from A to B c. the group that gets B will do better than the group that gets A d. all means for all conditions will differ significantly
People who solicit by telephone hoping to make a sale often start out by making a simple request or question to which you are likely to agree. This is an example of the ______ effect
a. lowball b. primacy c. foot-in-the-door d. door-in-the-face