One of the Criticisms of the Cognitive Approach to Personality

question 55

Multiple Choice

One of the criticisms of the cognitive approach to personality is that many of the concepts introduced by cognitive theorists may not be necessary to explain human behavior. This criticism refers to the

• A) need to limit science to observable behaviors.
• B) lack of evidence for consistency in personality over time and across situations.
• C) law of parsimony.
• D) need for empirical evidence to support hypotheses derived from theory.

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Definitions:

Nonalcoholic Beverage

A drink that contains little to no alcohol, including sodas, tea, coffee, and juices, often consumed for refreshment or hydration purposes.

Placebo

An inactive substance or treatment given to a participant in a study, used to assess the psychological effect of receiving treatment.

Experimental Treatment

A new or innovative therapy or medication being tested for efficacy and safety.

Experimental Hypothesis

A statement made by a researcher that predicts a relationship between two variables in an experiment, often specifying how one variable will affect another.