When Comparing the Academic Field of Psychology to "Pop Psych

question 333

Multiple Choice

When comparing the academic field of psychology to "pop psych," all of the following are true of psychology EXCEPT:

• A) it is based on scientific research and empirical evidence.
• B) it addresses a far broader range of issues.
• C) its goals are self-improvement and improved relationships.
• D) it deals not only with mental and emotional disorders, but with the entire spectrum of human behaviour.

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Definitions:

Sociological Explanation

An analysis or understanding of social phenomena based on the principles and theories of sociology.

Postmodernism

An intellectual stance or mode of discourse defined by an attitude of skepticism toward what it describes as the grand narratives and ideologies of modernism, emphasizing instead the role of language, power relations, and cultural contexts.

Canadian Society

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Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose ideas profoundly influenced social theory and social research.