The Problem with Sense-Data, According to Phillips, Is That They

question 57

Multiple Choice

The problem with sense-data, according to Phillips, is that they

• A) Can never provide sufficient justification for belief in an external world.
• B) Provide sufficient justification for belief in an external world.
• C) Cannot be defined.
• D) Are immediately dismissed.

Recognize the significance of classical and operant conditioning in learning and behavior modification.

Identify key figures and theories in psychology, particularly in the areas of developmental and behavioral psychology.

Comprehend the role of genetics and environment in influencing personal development and behavior.

Differentiate between various psychological theories and their applications to understanding human behavior.

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to uncover unconscious thoughts or feelings.

Meditation

A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

Chronic Pain

A persistent pain that lasts weeks to years, often in spite of treatment or therapy.

National Academies

Prestigious organizations that provide expert advice on scientific, engineering, and medical issues, often made up of leading experts in their fields.