As an Approach to Knowledge,the Scientific Method Relies on

question 9

Multiple Choice

As an approach to knowledge,the scientific method relies on

• A)intuitive procedures.
• B)empirical procedures.
• C)subjective procedures.
• D)deductive procedures.

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Definitions:

Observer Effect

The tendency of people or animals to behave differently from normal when they know they are being observed.

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which learning and environment influence them, often disregarding mental states.

Third Force

A term referring to the humanistic-existential perspective in psychology that emerged as a reaction against the limitations of Freudian psychoanalysis and behaviorism.

Personality Theory

A theory that attempts to explain the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior that make a person unique.