The Scientific Method Involves Five Basic Steps

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Multiple Choice

The scientific method involves five basic steps.What is the correct order of steps?

• A)observe the environment; generate a theory of the phenomenon to be studied; generate possible hypotheses; systematically vary variables; and conduct an experiment
• B)collect data to test a theory; manipulate variables in a laboratory setting; conduct a statistical analysis of the data; synthesize the results; and publish the findings
• C)identify a question to be investigated; form a hypothesis; choose a research method and a research design; collect data to test the hypothesis; and draw conclusions that lead to new questions and hypotheses
• D)generate a conclusion; isolate variables; determine how variables are related to the conclusion; conduct the research study; and publish the findings

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Definitions:

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor to determine its potential impact.

Secondary Appraisal

The cognitive process involved in evaluating the potential impact of a stressor and determining how to cope with it.

Exhaustion Stage

The final phase of the stress response, where the body has depleted its energy resources by continually trying but failing to recover from stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.