Developmental Psychologists Are Trying to Evaluate Different Explanations for the Effects

question 59

Multiple Choice

Developmental psychologists are trying to evaluate different explanations for the effects of poor parenting on behavior problems in children.One important scientific thinking principle that the psychologists should keep in mind is to

• A)rule out alternative hypotheses using additional research.
• B)accept the most popular explanation even if it competes with other explanations.
• C)accept only those explanations which are unfalsifiable.
• D)develop their own explanation and exclude all others.

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Definitions:

Arousal Theory

A theory of motivation that posits individuals seek to maintain an optimal level of arousal, not too high or too low.

Learning

The process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences through study, experience, or teaching.

Unlearned Behavior

Innate actions or responses that are not acquired by learning or experience.

Homeostatic Mechanism

The physiological process by which internal systems of the body maintain a stable, balanced state in response to external changes.