Research Methods in Psychology
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What are the two key reasons for studying research methods in psychology?

  • To acquire knowledge about psychological phenomena (correct)
  • To become an authority in psychology
  • To become a critical consumer of psychological research
  • To learn about specific content areas in psychology

    • What is the method of authority in knowing?

  • Believing that a proposition is true because it is logical
  • Believing that a proposition is true because it is widely accepted
  • Believing that a proposition is true because it is supported by scientific evidence
  • Believing that a proposition is true because someone in a position of authority says it is (correct)

    • What is the key problem with the method of authority?

  • Authorities can be wrong (correct)
  • It is not widely accepted
  • It is not supported by scientific evidence
  • It is not logical

    • Why is it reasonable to employ the method of authority in certain circumstances?

    <p>Because it is widely accepted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the reasons for studying research methods in psychology mentioned in the text?

    <p>To learn about specific content areas in psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of studying research methods in psychology?

    <p>To become a critical consumer of psychological research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of authority in knowing?

    <p>Believing a proposition is true because someone in a position of authority says it is</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key problem with the method of authority?

    <p>Authorities can be wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it reasonable to employ the method of authority in certain circumstances?

    <p>It can provide quick answers in urgent situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two key reasons for studying research methods in psychology?

    <p>To become a critical consumer of psychological research and to learn about the scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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