Essentialism vs. Operationism in Science Testimonials & Case Studies

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What is the main argument against the possibility of a science of psychology?

Human cognition, personality, and emotion are beyond scientific investigation. (correct)

Humans are unique individuals.

There is no unifying human nature.

All of the above

Which scientific evidence of human characteristics is mentioned in the text?

Fechner's Law

Short- and long-term mating preferences

Perceptual gestalts

All of the above (correct)

What is the defining concept of Essentialism?

Unifying nature of humans

Underlying, defining essence that gives meaning and purpose (correct)

Measurable attributes to distinguish things

Unique individual characteristics

What does Operationism emphasize about things?

Measurable attributes for prediction and control Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gestalts definition provided in the text?

A configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts. Signup and view all the answers

What is Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) used for before puberty according to the text?

.90 -.95 for both males and females Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an operational definition?

To allow for shared understanding Signup and view all the answers

Why do essential definitions not change?

To establish timeless qualities Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence is based on personal experiences consistent with a claim?

Testimonials Signup and view all the answers

What do contextual differences in definitions of psychological terms like 'intelligence' refer to?

Cultural and class distinctions Signup and view all the answers

In psychology, what do operational definitions allow for when it comes to nature of things?

Shared and evolving understandings Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a placebo effect from a nocebo effect?

Subjective experience of benefit Signup and view all the answers

Essentialism vs. Operationism in Science Testimonials & Case Studies

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What is the main argument against the possibility of a science of psychology?

Which scientific evidence of human characteristics is mentioned in the text?

What is the defining concept of Essentialism?

What does Operationism emphasize about things?

What is the Gestalts definition provided in the text?

What is Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) used for before puberty according to the text?

What is the main purpose of an operational definition?

Why do essential definitions not change?

Which type of evidence is based on personal experiences consistent with a claim?

What do contextual differences in definitions of psychological terms like 'intelligence' refer to?

In psychology, what do operational definitions allow for when it comes to nature of things?

What distinguishes a placebo effect from a nocebo effect?

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Essentialism vs. Operationism in Science Testimonials &amp; Case Studies

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Questions and Answers

What is the main argument against the possibility of a science of psychology?

Which scientific evidence of human characteristics is mentioned in the text?

What is the defining concept of Essentialism?

What does Operationism emphasize about things?

What is the Gestalts definition provided in the text?

What is Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) used for before puberty according to the text?

What is the main purpose of an operational definition?

Why do essential definitions not change?

Which type of evidence is based on personal experiences consistent with a claim?

What do contextual differences in definitions of psychological terms like 'intelligence' refer to?

In psychology, what do operational definitions allow for when it comes to nature of things?

What distinguishes a placebo effect from a nocebo effect?

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Essentialism vs. Operationism in Science Testimonials & Case Studies