One of the Most Disturbing Aspects of Modern Specialized Scientific

question 24

Multiple Choice

One of the most disturbing aspects of modern specialized scientific study is that

• A) the ordinary person can never truly comprehend what goes on in a scientist's mind.
• B) science has become so specialized that not enough people choose that field, thus eroding the number of discoveries made.
• C) scientists can use their positions of authority to wheedle astronomical amounts of money from the federal government for their studies.
• D) students in our public schools and universities find it very difficult to break into the field of science at all.
• E) because the field of science is so advanced member of Congress who have the oversight of federal tax dollars might fund something dangerous without knowing what they are doing.

Understand the usage and limitations of direct observation and self-report methods in psychological research.

Comprehend the impact of others' perceptions and judgments on an individual's opportunities and behaviors.

Gain insights into the methodological considerations in collecting and interpreting psychological data.

Understand the role of aggregation in enhancing the reliability of psychological measures.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Learning Approaches

Educational strategies that emphasize understanding, thinking, and problem-solving, as opposed to rote memorization.

Influence Of Reward

The effect that a reward has on motivating and modifying behavior; key in the study of both operant and classical conditioning.

Cognitive Approach

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving as the basis of behavior.

Mental Processes

Cognitive activities and operations that involve thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and processing information.