Behavioral Psychologists Frequently Study in Experimental Laboratory Situations, with the Hope

question 18

Multiple Choice

Behavioral psychologists frequently study in experimental laboratory situations, with the hope that the knowledge gained can be useful in

• A) understanding why people act as they do in experimental situations.
• B) trying to end all social problems.
• C) getting their work published.
• D) understanding complex human behavior outside the laboratory.

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Definitions:

Volume

The quantity of space taken up by a substance or object, or contained within a vessel.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to inquiry that involves making observations, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions.

Hypothesis

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research and experimentation used to explore observations and answer questions.