Explain What Science Is and Contrast How Science Differs from Everyday

question 438

Essay

Explain what science is and contrast how science differs from everyday approaches to understanding behaviour. Be sure to include how science tries to minimize the everyday pitfalls in your answer.

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Definitions:

That's-not-all Technique

A sales technique where an initial offer is made more appealing by adding something extra before the decision is made.

Bargain

An agreement between two or more parties as to what each party will do for the other, often involving negotiation on terms and conditions.

Gradual Buildup

The slow accumulation or increase of something over time.

Foot-in-the-door Technique

A persuasion strategy that involves getting a person to agree to a small request as a precursor to making a larger request.