Social Psychologists Use the Scientific Method When They Study Human

question 23

Multiple Choice

Social Psychologists use the scientific method when they study human behavior in order to

• A) allow other social psychologists to attempt to replicate the findings.
• B) ensure that the right people get credit for the research.
• C) provide a solid theoretical foundation for social psychological research.
• D) encourage social psychologists to conduct more basic, rather than applied, research.

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3 Months

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