In the Scientific Method, a Tentative Solution to a Problem

question 72

Multiple Choice

In the scientific method, a tentative solution to a problem is called the ____. ​

• A)anecdote
• B)experiment
• C)hypothesis
• D)analysis

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Definitions:

Projective Test

A type of psychological assessment that involves responding to ambiguous stimuli, such as pictures or patterns, where the interpretation reflects unconscious desires or feelings.

Ambiguous Stimulus

A stimulus that lacks clarity or can be interpreted in more than one way, often used in psychological experiments to study perception and cognition.

Self-report Questionnaire

A method of data collection in which individuals provide responses to questions posed by researchers, typically regarding their behavior, thoughts, or feelings.

Behavioral Inhibition System

A neurobiological system that regulates response to stimuli which signal punishment, non-reward, or novel situations.