The view that people construct their own knowledge and understanding of the world by using what they already know and understand to interpret new experiences is called

A) the clinical method.
B) the constructivist view.
C) a scheme.
D) organization.


B) the constructivist view.

Psychology

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a. choice is predetermined. b. free will is predetermined. c. choice and autonomy seem naturally reinforcing. d. autonomy may not be related to choice.

Psychology

In data analysis and interpretation, "prediction" can be used to mean that one variable

a) Is statistically associated with another, whether or not it actually comes before (really predicts) another b) Is a moderator for another variable c) Is statistically significant and produces a strong magnitude of effect (effect size) d) May play a causal role in the outcome or other variable

Psychology

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a) anxiety b) specific phobia c) agoraphobia d) social phobia

Psychology