Science of Psychology Overview

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What is one of the first questions children learn to ask?

  • How does the brain function?
  • When is bedtime?
  • Why (correct)
  • Where is the nearest playground?

How do psychologists apply universal curiosity to collect and interpret research data?

  • By relying on anecdotal evidence
  • By using empirical methods (correct)
  • By conducting surveys of public opinion
  • By conducting experiments without any data collection

What do psychologists do after stating the question and offering a theory?

  • They ignore the theory and proceed with experiments
  • They modify the theory without experimentation
  • They construct rigorous laboratory or field experiments to test the hypothesis (correct)
  • They publish the theory without experimenting

How does the science of psychology benefit society?

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What does the report provide recommendations for?

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