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:

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A team composed of amateur and collegiate players representing the United States in men's ice hockey at the Olympic Games.

Successive-Stage Theories

Theories that explain development, learning, or processes as occurring through distinct and sequential phases.

Cyclical Models

Theories or systems that explain phenomena or processes as occurring in repetitive cycles rather than in a linear progression.

Group Development

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