Bill McGuire has argued that almost every theory in psychology is correct under some conditions and incorrect under others. In light of this fact, which approach to hypothesis testing would McGuire be most likely to support?
A) validation
B) qualification
C) falsification
D) demonstration
B
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Lindsey is an avid traveller. No matter where she travels, she always finds stray cats and photographs them. A friend describes her as a "cat fanatic." Although she has never thought of herself that way, she decides that perhaps she is a fan of cats. Which of the following theories does this exemplify?
A. self-schema theory B. social identity theory C. social comparison theory D. self-perception theory
Which type of therapy is most similar to rational-emotive therapy?
a. ?Aaron Beck’s cognitive therapy b. ?Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic therapy c. ?Carl Roger’s client-centered therapy d. ?John Watson’s behavior therapy
What distinguishes the outer and middle ear from the inner ear?
A. Pitch and loudness perception happen only in the outer and middle ear. B. The inner ear is fluid-filled. C. Connections to the auditory nerve are found only in the outer and middle ear. D. The tympanic membrane acts as a barrier between the inner ear and other parts of the ear.
Lindsey paid close attention to the behavior of her dog just before he would relieve himself on their morning walks. She noticed that he would move his leg in a particular way immediately beforehand. She then began saying "let's go potty" as soon as she saw him move his leg. Eventually, when Lindsey would say "let's go potty," the dog would relieve himself. This example best illustrates the process of
A. extinction. B. latent inhibition. C. generalization. D. acquisition.