Psychology Is Based on Research Questions About Many Phenomena

question 44

Multiple Choice

Psychology is based on research questions about many phenomena.When a psychologist asks if she can control for a phenomenon,she is ready to ____.

• A) devise a theory that will predict future phenomena
• B) describe the phenomenon empirically
• C) explain why the phenomenon occurs and why certain treatments are more effective
• D) conduct an experiment testing various treatment methods in a clinical setting

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