Psychologists' Open-Minded Attitude Is Tempered by a Healthy Sense of Scientific

question 292

Multiple Choice

Psychologists' open-minded attitude is tempered by a healthy sense of scientific _____. That is, psychologists critically evaluate the evidence for new findings, especially those that seem contrary to established knowledge.

• A) intuition
• B) dualism
• C) skepticism
• D) empiricism

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Definitions:

Deterrence

The use of punishment or the threat of punishment to discourage individuals from engaging in criminal or undesirable behavior.

Punishing

The act of imposing a penalty or sanction on someone for their wrongdoing or offense.

Indeterminate Sentences

A type of prison sentence that does not have a fixed end date but instead is determined by the behavior and rehabilitation progress of the incarcerated individual.

Rehabilitation

The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.