Economists Use Models in Order to

question 22

Multiple Choice

Economists use models in order to

• A)experiment with alternative circumstances.
• B)make educated guesses about real-life events.
• C)predict outcomes under various hypothetical conditions.
• D)increase understanding of how a relationship actually works.
• E)All of these responses are correct.

Understand the definition and characteristics of a scientific hypothesis in the context of social psychology.

Recognize the difference between social psychology and other psychological or scientific disciplines.

Identify factors that influence the choice of research methods in social psychology.

Distinguish between the influence of cognitive psychology and other disciplines on social psychology.