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What is the main concern of a psychologist interested in the relationship between behavior and exposure to violent images?
Whether watching violent images affects real-life behavior
In ancient times, what was Socrates worried about regarding the effects of new technology?
The effects of writing on people's memory
What is a significant concern in today's world regarding the impact of new technologies?
The effects of new technologies on behaviors and thinking processes
What do humans historically worry about concerning the effects of new technologies?
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What is the main purpose of scientific research mentioned in the text?
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What does the text suggest is a common challenge when discussing the impacts of new technologies?
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What happens when we fail to recognize the need for evidence in supporting claims?
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What does the text suggest would be the outcome without scientific research?
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What is the goal of all scientists?
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Why is scientific knowledge considered empirical?
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What did the study on the smartphone app targeting surgery residents find?
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What do psychologists focus their attention on understanding?
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What did the study on technology in undergraduate student populations find?
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Why is it more difficult to determine the reason for someone's behavior based on their crying?
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Why is it important to think critically about the information we encounter?
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What should be considered when examining a claim according to the text?
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