Which of the Following Is NOT an Advantage That Professional

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an advantage that professional social psychologists have over amateur social psychologists?

• A) Professionals use observation of social phenomena in their thinking about social phenomena, whereas amateurs cannot.
• B) Professionals can make things happen.
• C) Professionals can hold everything constant except what they are interested in studying.
• D) Professionals' conclusions are based on more precise data.

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Definitions:

Centrated

Focusing attention on one aspect of a situation or object while ignoring others, a concept found in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Irreversible

A process or event that cannot be undone or reversed once it has occurred.

Symbolic Function

Piaget’s term for ability to use mental representations (words, numbers, or images) to which a child has attached meaning.

Pretend Play

A form of play among children where they use their imagination to create scenarios, roles, and activities.