The belief that one can obtain accurate knowledge about the causes of human behaviour by observing people behaving in different situations exemplifies:

A) pragmatism.
B) dogmatism.
C) empiricism.
D) parsimony.


C) empiricism.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Sandy is a resident in a psychiatric facility, and she believes that she is Marilyn Monroe, wearing her hair and talking like this actress did. When other residents tell her that Marilyn Monroe died many years ago, she becomes very agitated and states that the government "faked her death" and put her in this institution to keep her away from the Kennedys. Sandy is exhibiting which type of

delusional disorder? a. erotomanic b. persecutory c. jealous d. grandiose

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Based on Paul Ekman's view of emotional expressions, one can conclude that

a. Darwin's theory of emotions is not valid. b. emotional responses are primarily learned responses to specific situations. c. all species have the capacity to express all possible emotions. d. there are seven basic emotional expressions.

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A biological cycle, or rhythm, that is approximately 24 hours long is called a(n) __________ cycle

a) infradian b) circadian c) diurnal d) ultradian

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