Challenges of Measuring Psychological Phenomena
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What is the traditional view of theory in psychology?

  • Bottom-up approach
  • Lateral approach
  • Top-down approach (correct)
  • Circular approach

    • What is the central criticism to the scientific method according to the text?

  • Theoretical reasons
  • Lack of data
  • No study ever falsifies a theory (correct)
  • Lack of hypotheses

    • What is the method of science according to the text?

  • Blind experimentation
  • Critical inquiry based on common thinking processes (correct)
  • Intuitive reasoning
  • Logical deduction

    • What is the purpose of conceptual analysis in psychology?

    <p>To think about concepts, variables, theories, hypotheses and definitions prior to analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main criticism of the hypothetical deductive model in psychology?

    <p>It does not take into account theoretical flaws or incomplete knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the scientific method in psychology?

    <p>To seek self-correction through critical inquiry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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