Through the Scientific Method, Psychologists Attempt to Determine General Principles

question 58

Multiple Choice

Through the scientific method, psychologists attempt to determine general principles of behavior and mental processes. In this process, psychologists use ____.

• A) the availability heuristic
• B) inductive reasoning
• C) deductive reasoning
• D) mental sets

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Definitions:

Lava Flow

The movement of molten rock expelled by a volcano during an eruption that solidifies as it cools, often forming distinctive geological formations.

Mineralization

The process by which minerals form and are deposited in the structure of rocks or in the bodies of living organisms.

Erosion and Weathering

Processes by which rock is broken down and carried away by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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