The Point of Critical Thinking Is to Learn to

question 4

Multiple Choice

The point of critical thinking is to learn to

• A) weigh all the evidence and draw your own conclusions.
• B) distrust all opinions other than your own.
• C) trust only your own experimental results.
• D) learn to accept the views of real authorities.
• E) identify Trueexperts in a field.

Recognize the use of reinforcement in understanding behavior and the applications of psychology in explaining, predicting, describing, and controlling behavior.

Understand the shift from introspection to more empirical and observable measures in psychology research.

Grasp the goals and scientific basis of psychology, including its applied aspects.

Understand the distinction between experimental, correlational, and survey research methods.

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