"Get Your Head on Straight

question 23

Multiple Choice

"Get your head on straight. You're going to get in trouble with your neighbors believing things like that." This statement would likely be an example of the fallacy of

• A) inconsistency.
• B) appeal force.
• C) false dilemma.
• D) slippery slope.

Recognize the importance and methods of ensuring a sample is representative of a population.

Understand the distinction between hypotheses and theories and their roles in scientific research.

Identify the purpose and benefits of a double-blind study.

Understand the ethical considerations in conducting research, including the use of deception.

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Definitions:

Predictable

Capable of being forecasted with a high degree of accuracy; the quality of being known before it happens.

Determinism

The philosophical doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.

Physical Cause

An ailment or condition that can be attributed to a tangible or biological factor rather than psychological influences.

Hereditarianism

The theory that genetic inheritance is a primary determinant of human traits including intelligence, personality, and behavior.