According to Your Book, Can All Psychological Questions Be Answered

question 232

Multiple Choice

According to your book, can all psychological questions be answered in terms of action potentials and neurotransmitters?

• A) Absolutely yes, our behavior is easily described by neuroscience.
• B) Possibly, as current research suggests that most behavior is best explained from a neuroscience perspective.
• C) No. Scientists do not have the ability to unravel the mysteries of the brain and probably never will.
• D) No, not at the present time. Scientists do not have the ability to unravel the mysteries of the brain at the present time, but are making significant advances that allow more questions to be answered from a neuroscience approach.

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Definitions:

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others without expecting any reward or benefit in return.

Egoism

An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.

Reciprocity Principle

A social norm suggesting that people are likely to respond to actions with similar actions, contributing to cooperation and social exchange.

Compliance

Superficial, public and transitory change in behaviour and expressed attitudes in response to requests, coercion or group pressure.