The Approach Used by Psychologists to Systematically Acquire Knowledge and Understanding

question 58

Multiple Choice

The approach used by psychologists to systematically acquire knowledge and understanding about behavior and other phenomena of interest is called:

• A)the trial and error method.
• B)the informed speculation method.
• C)the scientific method.
• D)the educated guessing method.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Impulses

Sudden, involuntary urges to act or respond quickly, often without thoughtful consideration of consequences.

Activate-Inhibit

A cognitive function involving the activation of relevant responses and suppression of irrelevant or inappropriate ones.

Corpus Callosum

A long, thick band of nerve fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain and allows communication between them.