Essentialism vs. Operationism Testimonials & Case Studies
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>A unified pattern of elements that cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement characterizes Essentialism?

    <p>Believes in unique defining essences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an operational definition in psychology?

    <p>To allow for shared and evolving understandings of a concept (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do essential definitions differ from operational definitions?

    <p>Operational definitions claim to establish absolute truth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of evidence is defined as personal experiences consistent with a claim?

    <p>Testimonials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do historical, cultural, and class differences influence in the context of definitions?

    <p>Definitions of 'family values' and 'morality' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do teachers' definitions of 'inappropriate' student behaviors differ from parents' definitions?

    <p>Teachers' definitions are operational, while parents' are essential (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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