When Building a Model,economists

question 285

Multiple Choice

When building a model,economists:

• A)simplify reality to highlight what really matters.
• B)attempt to duplicate reality in all of its complexity.
• C)ignore the facts and instead try to determine what the facts should be.
• D)are careful to avoid the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Humanistic Psychologists

Psychologists who focus on individual potential, stress personal growth and self-actualization, and emphasize the inherent goodness of people.

Essentially Good

A philosophical concept that suggests at the core, people are fundamentally moral and benevolent.

Nomothetic Approach

An approach in psychology that focuses on studying general principles or laws that apply to all members of a population.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.