Scientific Evidence Should Be Based on

question 27

Multiple Choice

Scientific evidence should be based on

• A)observations gathered in ways that seek to reduce the influence of researcher biases.
• B)systematic and comprehensive observations.
• C)a large and diverse sample of observations.
• D)All of these.

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Definitions:

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Abnormal Behavior

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from societal norms or expectations, often indicating psychological issues or disorders.

Maladjustment

A psychological condition resulting from the inability of an individual to adapt or cope with the demands and stresses of daily life.

Personal Distress

A negative emotional response to witnessing others' suffering, which can motivate empathetic concern or lead to withdrawal to alleviate one's own discomfort.