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Social Constructionism in Psychology

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Which philosophical movement emphasized the systematic observation and recording of phenomena, closely linked with realism?

Postmodernism

Existentialism

Positivism (correct)

Pragmatism

Which historical period emphasized challenging the church's monopoly on truth and promoting individual discovery of knowledge?

The Middle Ages

The Enlightenment (correct)

The Industrial Revolution

The Renaissance

What concept postulated that individuals should draw their own conclusions based on scientific evidence?

Relativism

Empiricism (correct)

Realism

Idealism

Which philosophy was closely associated with the belief that objective reality could be revealed through observations of the world?

Naive Realism Signup and view all the answers

What does social constructionism challenge regarding the source of knowledge?

That knowledge is derived from objective observation Signup and view all the answers

How does social constructionism view the concepts of truth and accuracy?

As irrelevant and rejected tools Signup and view all the answers

According to social constructionism, what is the epistemological position regarding the nature of truth?

Relativism Signup and view all the answers

What does social constructionism recommend instead of pursuing an objective truth?

Taking a critical and skeptical attitude towards established beliefs Signup and view all the answers

How does social constructionism view the idea of one 'true' account of phenomena?

As unattainable due to multiple perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What does social constructionism propose regarding understanding the world?

Acknowledging that there are multiple ways to understand the world Signup and view all the answers