Explain what it means to gain knowledge via science
What will be an ideal response?
Gaining knowledge via science involves a merger of rationalism and empiricism. Scientists collect data (make empirical observations) and test hypotheses with these data (assess them using rationalism). By merging rationalism with empiricism, we have the advantage of using a logical argument based on observation.
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When Taka is teaching his social psychology class, he emphasizes that the field must encompass a range of research techniques and cultural perspectives if it is to flourish. Taka's emphasis reflects a(n)
a. contextualist orientation. b. empirical approach. c. "hot" approach to studying social behavior. d. pluralistic orientation.
Research has shown that continuing bonds are most helpful when they
a. are between a mother and a child. b. are internal memories of the deceased that provide a base for becoming independent. c. contain illusions reflecting a continuing effort to reunite with the deceased. d. occur in Western cultures like the United States and not in Eastern cultures like China.
Because dogs do not need to be conditioned to salivate to food, salivation to food is a(n)
A) conditioned response. B) conditioned reflex. C) unconditioned response. D) neutral response.
A person who suffers from schizoid personality disorder tends to want to have social relationships, but is afraid of rejection or isolation. This is why they tend to be loners
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.