Which of the Following Alternatives Best Expresses the Fate of the Functional

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives best expresses the fate of the functional approach to psychology

• A)Functionalism was rapidly replaced by the structuralist approach early in psychology's history.
• B)Functionalism continues to exist as a school of psychology, and its ideas have become increasingly influential.
• C)Functionalism no longer exists as a school of psychology, and its ideas have had little impact.
• D)Functionalism no longer exists as a school of psychology, but its ideas have become absorbed into the field of evolutionary psychology.

Comprehend the role of experimental design, such as double-blind studies, in minimizing biases in research outcomes.

Grasp the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying the placebo effect.

Recognize the impact of treatment appearance and administration form on placebo effectiveness.

Understand the relationship between research methodologies (e.g., longitudinal, cross-sectional, correlational studies) and their findings.

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Definitions:

Risk Premiums

The extra return expected by investors for holding a risky asset compared to a risk-free asset, as compensation for the additional risk.

Expected Return

The anticipated profit or loss from an investment, taking into account the potential outcomes and their probabilities.

SMB Beta

A measure used in the evaluation of stocks, indicating a stock's sensitivity to movements in the small minus big (SMB) factor, part of the Fama-French three-factor model.

HML Beta

A measure of sensitivity to the HML (High Minus Low) factor, part of the Fama-French three-factor model, indicating how much a stock's return is affected by the value premium.