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What are the two key reasons for studying research methods in psychology?
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?
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?
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?
Why is it reasonable to employ the method of authority in certain circumstances?
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What is one of the reasons for studying research methods in psychology mentioned in the text?
What is one of the reasons for studying research methods in psychology mentioned in the text?
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What is the purpose of studying research methods in psychology?
What is the purpose of studying research methods in psychology?
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What is the method of authority in knowing?
What is the method of authority in knowing?
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What is the key problem with the method of authority?
What is the key problem with the method of authority?
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Why is it reasonable to employ the method of authority in certain circumstances?
Why is it reasonable to employ the method of authority in certain circumstances?
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What are the two key reasons for studying research methods in psychology?
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