A Psychologist Has a Theory That a Certain Mood Disorder

question 163

Multiple Choice

A psychologist has a theory that a certain mood disorder is largely due to a deficiency of the neurotransmitter ACS2.The psychologist believes that if the theory is correct then increasing the levels of ACS2 in people with that mood disorder will reduce their symptoms of the mood disorder.To test that hypothesis,the psychologist conducts a well-designed experiment.This example best represents:

• A)means-ends analysis.
• B)inductive reasoning.
• C)deductive reasoning.
• D)propositional thought.

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Definitions:

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining right from wrong in a situation based on personal values, societal norms, and ethical principles.

Story-dilemmas

Fictional or real-life scenarios used typically in psychological research to study moral reasoning and decision-making.

Anthropomorphic

Refers to attributing human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object.

Abstract

Abstract refers to an intellectual concept or a summary of a research paper; it involves thinking about ideas and concepts that are not physically tangible.