"Psychology Is Not a Science," Adam Argues

question 118

Multiple Choice

"Psychology is not a science," Adam argues.Which of the following is the BEST argument opposing this claim?

• A) Psychology is a science because it uses sophisticated technology in its research.
• B) Psychology is a science because some of its early contributors were physiologists.
• C) Psychology is a science because of the methods it uses.
• D) Psychology is a science because it studies the brain and the rest of the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention in classical conditioning.

Social-Cognitive Learning

The acquisition of knowledge or behaviors through observation of others, rather than through direct experience.

Modeling

The process of observing and imitating specific behaviors from others as a form of learning.

Naturalistic Observation

A type of correlational study in which some naturally occurring behavior is observed without intervention in the situation.