Which of the Following Exemplifies the Empirical Method

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exemplifies the empirical method?

• A) A student in a psychology class writes his term paper on whether or not fish feel pain.
• B) A student writes a letter to his professor requesting a change in course policy.
• C) Dr. Hysock-Witham decides to start her course later because so many students arrive late.
• D) Dr. Sarkeesian observes and records how watching cartoons influences heart rates.

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Definitions:

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in anesthetized patients for therapeutic effect, primarily in severe mood disorders.

Behavioural Treatment

A range of therapeutic interventions and techniques focused on modifying problematic behaviors and developing positive ones.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy involving one or more therapists working with several people at the same time, often used for sharing experiences and learning from others in a supportive environment.

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to address psychological problems by focusing on the family system and its dynamics rather than on individual members alone.