Compared to Other Methods of Drawing Conclusions About Behavior,the Major

question 96

Multiple Choice

Compared to other methods of drawing conclusions about behavior,the major advantages of the scientific approach are

• A)emphasis on empiricism;subjectivity.
• B)bias;ability to generalize the findings.
• C)clarity and precision;relative intolerance of error.
• D)freedom to make value judgments;use of statistics.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The pace at which energy is expended by the body during rest to preserve critical activities such as respiration and temperature regulation.

Unfamiliar Foods

Food items that are not known or recognized by an individual, often leading to hesitancy or curiosity in tasting.

Toxic Substances

Materials or compounds that can cause harm to living organisms through ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improvement in performance on simple or well-learned tasks.