Through the scientific method, psychologists attempt to determine general principles of behavior and mental processes. In this process, psychologists use ____.?
a. ?the availability heuristic
b. ?inductive reasoning
c. ?deductive reasoning
d. ?mental sets
ANSWER:
b
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Schizophrenic disorders are part of the category of mental disorders
known as a) mood disorders. b) autistic disorders. c) neurotic disorders. d) psychotic disorders.