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Astronomer Owen Gingerich and the Complexity of the Human Brain

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What is the main focus of psychology as mentioned in the text?

Testing extrasensory perception (ESP)

Proving the existence of life after death

Exploring and understanding how and why we think, feel, and act (correct)

Verifying glowing auras around people's bodies

What is essential for a smart thinker when evaluating an idea?

Leaping of faith

Being skeptical and cynical

Asking 'Does it work?' and verifying data support (correct)

Believing in wild ideas

What does the text suggest is necessary to distinguish reality from fantasy?

Believing all claims without scrutiny

Being cynical about all ideas

Having a scientific attitude of skepticism and open-mindedness (correct)

Leaping to conclusions based on intuition

What is the role of science in facing crazy-sounding ideas?

Sending them to the waste heap after scrutiny Signup and view all the answers

What did magician James Randi do when testing those claiming to see glowing auras around people's bodies?

Used an empirical approach to test their claims Signup and view all the answers

What does psychology seek to understand according to the text?

The reasons behind human behavior and thoughts Signup and view all the answers

What has Owen Gingerich described the human brain as?

The most complex physical object in the cosmos Signup and view all the answers

What remains a profound mystery according to the text?

Human consciousness arising from matter Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about psychologists, as per the text?

They solely offer child-raising advice Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of humanity does the text ask questions about?

Cultural diversity Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned in relation to predisposing individual differences in personality?

Social media influence Signup and view all the answers

What is a common human experience mentioned in the text related to waking up from sleep?

Reflecting on why nightmares occur Signup and view all the answers