The Philosophical Foundations of Research May Be Seen by Their

question 1

Multiple Choice

The philosophical foundations of research may be seen by their influence on contemporary research methods. Which of the following statements is true regarding this influence?

• A) Classicism is reflected in qualitative approaches.
• B) Postmodernism does not have an influence on contemporary research.
• C) Quantitative approaches are consistent with the tradition of logical positivism.
• D) Contemporary research approaches are most concerned with determining facts about the natural world.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychology

A field within psychology focused on studying cognitive functions such as thinking, perceiving, memory, and learning.

Thinking

The mental manipulation of representations of information we encounter in our environments.

Memory

The nervous system’s ability to obtain and retain information and skills for later retrieval.

Attention

The focusing of mental resources on specific information to become consciously aware of that information.