Statements That Are Taken for Granted or Are Considered True

question 24

Multiple Choice

Statements that are taken for granted or are considered true, even though they have not been scientifically tested, are called:

• A) assumptions.
• B) hypotheses.
• C) limitations.
• D) variables.

Understand the ethical considerations in psychological research involving human and animal participants.

Recognize the structure of a typical psychological study including informed consent, data collection, and debriefing.

Comprehend the importance and methods of controlling confounds in research designs.

Appreciate the significance of replication in the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Authoritarian Style

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Work Policies

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Safe Environment for Negotiations

A context or setting that promotes open, honest, and non-threatening communication between parties aiming to reach an agreement.

Violence

The use of physical force with the intention to harm someone or something, resulting in injury or damage.