The tendency to place a greater emphasis on the methods used over the concern with the appropriateness of the methods to the subject matter is called _________.

a. scientism
b. methodolatry
c. experimentalism
d. physics envy


Answer: b. methodolatry

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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