Research Methods Are Important for All of the Following Reasons

question 397

Multiple Choice

Research methods are important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that they:

• A) are the basic foundation for psychology and other sciences.
• B) can help a person make a wiser decision between alternatives.
• C) provide the means for false claims to be verified.
• D) allow researchers to separate reliable information from unfounded claims.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder causing extreme mood swings including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in external stimuli, significantly impacting daily functioning.

Impulsive Behaviour

Actions taken without forethought or consideration of the consequences, often a result of a desire for immediate gratification.

Altered Appetite

A change in the normal pattern of hunger, which can lead to increased or decreased desire to eat.