Dr Ward Designs an Experimental Test of His Theory of Aggression

question 235

Multiple Choice

Dr. Ward designs an experimental test of his theory of aggression against a competing theory. After conducting the appropriate statistical tests, he finds that the data are better explained by the competing theory. His willingness to accept the evidence that another theory is superior is a characteristic of

• A) pathological skepticism.
• B) dogmatism.
• C) scientific skepticism.
• D) gullibility.

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts to prepare the books for the next period.

Adjusting Entries

Journal entries made in accounting to update the records for expenses and revenues that have accrued but not yet been recorded.

Unadjusted Trial Balance

A listing of all the accounts and their balances from the ledger, before any adjusting entries are made for preparing financial statements.

End-of-period Spreadsheets

Summarizing documents prepared at the end of an accounting period that compile balances from ledgers for financial reporting.