Why Must Psychological Thinkers Learn to Tolerate Ambiguity

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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:

Emotional Abuse

A form of abuse characterized by a person subjecting another to behavior that can result in psychological trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Substance Abuse

The harmful pattern of using substances (such as drugs or alcohol) leading to significant impairments or distress, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet responsibilities.

Physical Abuse

The intentional use of physical force to harm or injure another person.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual Abuse is the non-consensual act where an individual is forced or coerced into sexual activity, often by someone known to them, leading to physical and psychological harm.