As You Develop Your Hypothesis and Design Your Experiment

question 15

Multiple Choice

As you develop your hypothesis and design your experiment,

• A) you should ask yourself "Exactly what am I trying to find out?"
• B) you should ask yourself "Is this fundable?"
• C) you should worry about whether anyone else has tried to do this before
• D) you should ask yourself "Is this really what I'm interested in?"

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Definitions:

Introspection

The examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings, used in psychology to explore the inner processes of the mind.

Mental Processes

Internal, covert activities of the mind, such as thinking, reasoning, imagining, and remembering.

Behaviorist

A psychologist who studies and practices behaviorism, focusing on observable and measurable aspects of human and animal behaviors rather than internal processes like thinking or emotion.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the purpose of consciousness and behavior, explaining psychological processes in terms of their role or function in helping individuals adapt to their environment.