The General Term in the Text That Refers to Mistakes

question 19

Multiple Choice

The general term in the text that refers to mistakes in judgment and reasoning is:

• A) pseudoscience.
• B) psychological misconceptions.
• C) argumentation problems.
• D) thinking errors.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

The study of the dynamics of the mind developed by Sigmund Freud.

Humanism

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often preferring critical thinking and evidence over dogma or superstition.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal of a negative condition strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A process where introducing a stimuli following a behavior leads to an increase in the frequency of that behavior, reinforcing the desired action.