Unlike Science, Pseudoscience Lacks Safeguards Against __________ and __________

question 169

Multiple Choice

Unlike science, pseudoscience lacks safeguards against __________ and __________.

• A) correlation-causation fallacy; extraordinary claims
• B) Occam's razor; Oberg's dictum
• C) confirmation bias; belief perseverance
• D) replicability; falsifiability

Comprehend Stanley Milgram's research on obedience and its significance in understanding authority's role in shaping behavior.

Understand the effects of normative social influence on behavior and decision-making.

Recognize the factors that contribute to conformity and how individual and group norms influence personal actions.

Grasp the significance of conformity in various social situations and the psychological mechanisms behind it.

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Definitions:

High Inflation

A situation of rapidly increasing prices in an economy, reducing purchasing power over time.

High Unemployment

refers to a situation where a substantially higher percentage of the workforce is not engaged in employment, suggesting economic distress.

Inflation

The swell in the general price range for goods and services, shrinking the buying power of consumers.

Deflation

A decrease in the general price level of goods and services, often accompanied by a reduction in the money supply and credit.