Which of the Following Statements Provides the Most Serious Obstacle

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements provides the most serious obstacle to the use of introspection as a source of scientific evidence?

• A)When facts are provided by introspection,we have no way to assess the facts themselves,independent of the reporter's perspective.
• B)Introspection is only effective for children,because children have not yet learned to inhibit their own self-reports.
• C)Introspection is a valid method only if the person doing the introspection goes into a trancelike state.
• D)The process of reporting on one's own mental events is too slow to be scientifically useful.

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Definitions:

Protestant Work Ethic

A value system emphasizing hard work, diligence, and efficiency as a means to improve one's economic status and spiritual salvation.

Capitalist Development

The process by which economies transition and grow through the principles of capitalism, including private ownership, competitive markets, and the pursuit of profit.

Catholicism

A major branch of Christianity that follows the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.

Protestant Ethic

A concept in sociology that attributes the rise of modern capitalism to Protestant work values, emphasizing hard work, discipline, and frugality.