An Explanation Is Empirical If It Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

An explanation is empirical if it is

• A)based on widely held beliefs.
• B)based on logical deductions.
• C)based on evidence of the senses.
• D)based on respect for the source of the explanation.

Evaluate theories of moral development and understand the differing perspectives of justice and care in moral reasoning.

Assess the role of sociohistorical contexts in explaining psychological processes and phenomena.

Understand the benefits and components of low-to-moderate-intensity aerobic and muscular endurance activities.

Recognize the importance of muscular endurance and its application in daily activities.

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Definitions:

Psychosexual Development

Freud's theory describing how personality develops through stages of sexual pleasure focusing on different body parts.

Superego-Phallic

Refers to a psychoanalytic concept where the superego (conscience or moral standards) develops during the phallic stage of psychosexual development.

Ego-Latency

A period in development where the ego begins to develop, leading to more advanced social and emotional skills; often associated with Freudian psychology.

Id-Anal

Id-Anal is not a recognized key term in psychology, possibly a confusion with Freud's concepts of the id (the unconscious part of the personality that contains primal impulses) and the anal stage (a phase in psychosexual development).