One "Reality" of Social Scientific Inquiry Is That, in Comparison

question 52

Multiple Choice

One "reality" of social scientific inquiry is that, in comparison with the natural sciences,

• A) theoretical knowledge is less developed in the social sciences.
• B) personal values and biases have a greater impact because social scientists are more passionate about their work.
• C) the social sciences are more likely to involve collaborative research.
• D) the social sciences seldom use methods to control for error and bias.

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Definitions:

Repression

In psychoanalytic theory, the unconscious exclusion of painful impulses, desires, or fears from the conscious mind.

Defense Mechanism

psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts and feelings are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Pervasive

Having the tendency to spread widely throughout an area or group of people.