As Scientists,psychologists Adopt an Attitude of Skepticism Because They Believe

question 211

Multiple Choice

As scientists,psychologists adopt an attitude of skepticism because they believe that

• A) people are unlikely to reveal what they are really thinking.
• B) most commonsense ideas about human behavior are wrong.
• C) claims about human behavior need to be supported with evidence.
• D) people usually have ulterior motives for acting.

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Definitions:

Payoff Matrix

A table that describes the potential outcomes or payoffs in a strategic situation, depending on the actions of two or more decision-makers.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no player can benefit by changing strategies while the other players keep theirs unchanged.

Dominant Strategy

A strategy that is best for a player in a game regardless of what strategies other players choose.

Cartel

An agreement among competing firms to control prices or exclude entry of a new competitor in a market, often to maximize profits collectively.