Who Described Psychology as "A Nasty Little Science

question 15

Multiple Choice

Who described psychology as "a nasty little science"?

• A) Sigmund Freud
• B) B. F. Skinner
• C) Ivan Pavlov
• D) William James

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait involving a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state, characterized by moodiness, anxiety, and emotional instability.

Extraversion

Extraversion is a personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and a preference for social interaction.

Implicit Measures

Assessment tools used to investigate attitudes, biases, or associations that individuals may not be consciously aware of or are reluctant to share.

Implicit Association Test

A psychological tool used to measure unconscious biases by assessing the strength of associations between concepts (e.g., black or white, gay or straight) and evaluations (e.g., good or bad).