Your Text's Unifying Theme That "Psychology Is Empirical" Implies That

question 51

Multiple Choice

Your text's unifying theme that "psychology is empirical" implies that psychologists base their conclusions on which of the following?

• A)logical reasoning
• B)direct observations
• C)speculation
• D)common sense

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Definitions:

Conventional Level

A stage of moral development in Kohlberg's theory where individuals' moral reasoning is based on conforming to social rules and norms.

Adolescents

Individuals in the developmental stage that transitions from childhood to adulthood, typically characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

Metamemory

An individual's knowledge and awareness of their own memory abilities and processes.

Formal Operations

The final stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.