Why Must Psychological Thinkers Learn to Tolerate Ambiguity

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why must psychological thinkers learn to tolerate ambiguity?

• A) because too many relationships are correlational
• B) because some phenomena will not be explainable, even under the most well-controlled investigations
• C) because psychological thinkers are inherently curious about everything
• D) because psychological thinkers will naturally experience fatigue from focusing exclusively on empirical evidence to explain behavior

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Definitions:

Independent Self-Construal

An individual's perception of themselves as distinct and separate from others, emphasizing personal goals and values over group ones.

Personal Self-Construal

An individual’s perception, conception, and interpretation of themselves in relation to their social environment and internal attributes.

Other-Focused Self-Construal

A perspective where an individual's sense of self is heavily influenced by their relationships and roles within society.

Interdependent Self-Construal

A view of the self where individuals see themselves as connected to others and defined by social relationships.