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What is the main difference between Essentialism and Operationism?
What is the main difference between Essentialism and Operationism?
- Essentialism believes in unique human natures, while Operationism emphasizes measurable characteristics.
- Essentialism is about defining essence, while Operationism is about measurable attributes. (correct)
- Essentialism focuses on measurable attributes, while Operationism focuses on underlying essences.
- Essentialism emphasizes making predictions, while Operationism emphasizes uniqueness.
Why does the text argue that there cannot be a science of psychology?
Why does the text argue that there cannot be a science of psychology?
- As human characteristics like cognition are beyond scientific investigation. (correct)
- Because humans are not unique individuals.
- Due to the lack of empirical evidence for species-specific characteristics.
- Because human characteristics differ in kind from physical characteristics.
Which law is mentioned in the text as an example of empirical evidence for human characteristics?
Which law is mentioned in the text as an example of empirical evidence for human characteristics?
- Newton's Law of Motion
- Law of Gravitation
- Fechner's Law (correct)
- Boyle's Law
What is a perceptual gestalt as defined in the text?
What is a perceptual gestalt as defined in the text?
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Which statement characterizes Essentialism?
Which statement characterizes Essentialism?
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What is the purpose of an operational definition in psychology?
What is the purpose of an operational definition in psychology?
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How do essential definitions differ from operational definitions?
How do essential definitions differ from operational definitions?
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Which type of evidence is defined as personal experiences consistent with a claim?
Which type of evidence is defined as personal experiences consistent with a claim?
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What do historical, cultural, and class differences influence in the context of definitions?
What do historical, cultural, and class differences influence in the context of definitions?
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How do teachers' definitions of 'inappropriate' student behaviors differ from parents' definitions?
How do teachers' definitions of 'inappropriate' student behaviors differ from parents' definitions?
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