Psychologists Stopped Relying on the Method of Introspection as Their

question 22

Multiple Choice

Psychologists stopped relying on the method of introspection as their primary research tool because

• A)they wanted to study mental processes rather than observable behaviour.
• B)results were inconsistent across labs.
• C)laboratory research was replaced by field research.
• D)the technique did not provide useful information for therapists.

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Definitions:

Normally Distributed

Describes how data points in a dataset are distributed in a pattern that resembles a bell curve, with most values clustering around a central point.

Completely Randomized Design

An experimental design where all subjects are randomly assigned to treatments.

Common Variances

A scenario in statistical analysis where multiple groups or variables share the same variance or spread of data points.

Randomly Selected

A method of choosing members of a population such that each member has an equal chance of being chosen, ensuring objectivity in the selection process.