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Distinguishing Science from Nonscience Beliefs

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What is the method where beliefs are formed by believing what seems reasonable?

Authority

A-priori methods (correct)

Experience

Tenacity

Which belief formation approach results in bigotry according to the text?

Scientific method

Authority

Tenacity (correct)

A-priori methods

What is a key feature of the scientific method when forming beliefs?

Beliefs based on faith

Haphazard observation

Systematic observation (correct)

Selective observation

Which method in psychology aims to connect two variables to predict outcomes?

Correlational Methods Signup and view all the answers

Why is science considered self-correcting?

Beliefs are abandoned when they do not fit the facts Signup and view all the answers

What type of belief formation relies on taking things on faith without requiring knowledge?

Authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of theories in scientific research?

To organize large amounts of data and generate hypotheses Signup and view all the answers

According to Popper's falsification approach, why is it important to falsify incorrect theories?

To advance knowledge by eliminating incorrect theories Signup and view all the answers

Which type of theorist focuses on understanding a few great problems and sticking to the same approach?

Hedgehogs Signup and view all the answers

What do intervening variables do in the context of scientific research?

Link the independent variable and dependent variable Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of induction in scientific research?

Forming ideas from scratch Signup and view all the answers

How does Martin define a theory?

A statement of probable relationships among abstract variables Signup and view all the answers