Great Thinkers Throughout History Have Wanted to Add to Human

question 150

Multiple Choice

Great thinkers throughout history have wanted to add to human knowledge and to increase happiness. Like today's psychologists, they wanted to describe behaviour. Contemporary psychologists, however, approach these issues in a different way by relying heavily upon:

• A) empirical evidence.
• B) anecdotes from personal experience.
• C) philosophy.
• D) phrenology.

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Definitions:

Imprinting

A form of learning in which a young animal comes to recognize another animal, person, or thing as a parent or other object of habitual trust during a critical period shortly after birth.

Rhesus Monkeys

A species of monkey native to South, Central, and Southeast Asia, often used in scientific research, particularly in studies on behavior and biology.

Self-Concept

One’s impression of oneself; self-awareness.

Mirror Technique

A psychological or therapeutic method involving the use of mirrors to help individuals build self-awareness or improve certain skills.