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:

Teratogen

Any agent or factor that causes developmental abnormalities in an embryo or fetus.

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals or viruses, that can cause malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus.

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Syphilis

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