The ability to make judgments on the basis of well-supported reasons rather than emotion or anecdote is called

a. applied psychology.
b. critical thinking.
c. functionalism.
d. introspection.


Answer: b

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a. psychoplastic b. conventional c. concrete operational d. postformal

Psychology

In a(n) _____ observation study, the researcher creates a special condition designed to elicit the behavior of interest

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. agreeableness–disagreeableness and responsibility–irresponsibility b. introversion–extraversion and emotional stability–instability c. open–closed and honesty–humility d. none of the above

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The relationship between major depression and persistent depressive disorder is similar to the relationship between:

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