Rory Is a College Student Who Intends to Become a Scientist

question 125

Multiple Choice

Rory is a college student who intends to become a scientist. In order for his work to be considered science, he must _____

• A)correctly employ the scientific method when acquiring knowledge.
• B)stay away from the hard sciences like physics or chemistry.
• C)give up psychology as his major.
• D)get a doctoral degree.

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Definitions:

Inkblot Shapes

Images created by dropping ink on paper and folding it, often used in psychology to assess an individual's perception and emotional functioning.

Multi-Axial System

A framework used in psychology and psychiatry for making diagnostic assessments across several domains of information.

DSM

The DSM, or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals to identify and categorize mental disorders.

Axis IV

In the context of the DSM-IV, it refers to reporting psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of mental disorders.