Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Scientific

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the scientific approach to acquiring knowledge?

• A)Scientists accept the pronouncements of anyone on faith.
• B)Scientists do not rely on intuition and assertions of authorities for ideas for research.
• C)A person can accept on faith the statements of any authority.
• D)Both intuition and authority can be sources of ideas about behavior.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.