Research and Hypothesis in Social Sciences

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What is the primary goal of organizing knowledge about a phenomenon?

To better understand the phenomenon (correct)
To prove a predetermined theory
To collect data for its own sake
To initiate a new area of research

What is a characteristic of scientific knowledge?

It is open to criticism and revision (correct)
It is only based on experimental evidence
It is absolute and unchanging
It is based solely on personal opinions

What is the role of observations in the development of a theory?

They are used to support a predetermined theory
They are irrelevant to the development of a theory
They provide a starting point for experimentation and theory development (correct)
They are used to disprove a theory

What is the relationship between a theory and predictions?

Theories guide the development of predictions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of experimentation in science?

To test and refine a theory (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of collecting data about a phenomenon?

To better understand the phenomenon (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a hypothesis in research?

To guide future research and organize data collection (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which part of the personality operates on an unconscious level?

The id, which contains instinctual urges and desires (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the ego in Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

To balance the instinctual urges and desires with society's standards (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criticism of Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory?

It lacks therapeutic value and is not based on empirical evidence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the conscious and preconscious mind in Freud's theory?

The conscious mind contains thoughts and feelings of which we are aware, while the preconscious mind contains thoughts and feelings that are not actively considered but can be brought to the surface (A) Signup and view all the answers