What Is an Important Limitation of Using Common Sense to Understand

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is an important limitation of using common sense to understand human behavior and mental processes?

• A)Common sense is almost always impossible to state as testable hypotheses.
• B)Common sense is always wrong in its explanations about human behavior.
• C)Common sense is extremely limited in its ability to test hypotheses.
• D)Common sense is needlessly complicated in its explanations about human behavior.

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Definitions:

Communication Model

A framework that describes the process of conveying messages from a sender to a receiver, potentially including elements like feedback and noise.

Shannon and Weaver

Creators of the Shannon-Weaver model, which conceptualizes the process of communication as consisting of various elements including sender, channel, and receiver.

Noise

Unwanted or distracting sounds, but in communication, it refers to any interference that distorts or blocks the message being communicated.

The GLOBE Project

is a large-scale research initiative that studies the impact of culture on leadership effectiveness and organizational practices across different countries and regions.