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?

A unified pattern of elements that cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts Signup and view all the answers

Which statement characterizes Essentialism?

Believes in unique defining essences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an operational definition in psychology?

To allow for shared and evolving understandings of a concept Signup and view all the answers

How do essential definitions differ from operational definitions?

Operational definitions claim to establish absolute truth Signup and view all the answers

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

Testimonials Signup and view all the answers

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

Definitions of 'family values' and 'morality' Signup and view all the answers

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

Teachers' definitions are operational, while parents' are essential Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main difference between Essentialism and Operationism?

Why does the text argue that there cannot be a science of psychology?

Which law is mentioned in the text as an example of empirical evidence for human characteristics?

What is a perceptual gestalt as defined in the text?

Which statement characterizes Essentialism?

What is the purpose of an operational definition in psychology?

How do essential definitions differ from operational definitions?

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

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

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

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Essentialism vs. Operationism Testimonials &amp; Case Studies

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Questions and Answers

What is the main difference between Essentialism and Operationism?

Why does the text argue that there cannot be a science of psychology?

Which law is mentioned in the text as an example of empirical evidence for human characteristics?

What is a perceptual gestalt as defined in the text?

Which statement characterizes Essentialism?

What is the purpose of an operational definition in psychology?

How do essential definitions differ from operational definitions?

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

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

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

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