Which Statement Is TRUE About the Scientific Method

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about the scientific method?

• A)The scientific method takes a dogmatic approach to knowledge acquisition.
• B)The scientific method limits empirical observations to those consistent with a theory.
• C)The scientific method emphasizes the importance of nonempirical sources of information when constructing new theories.
• D)The scientific method uses empirical evidence to uncover new facts about the world.

Understand the effects of group dynamics on decision-making, including groupthink, social loafing, and polarization.

Describe the investment model of relationships and factors influencing relationship commitment.

Comprehend the theory of social identity and how it shapes self-perception and behavior toward in-groups and out-groups.

Distinguish between explicit and implicit attitudes, including racism.

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Definitions:

Case Study

A carefully drawn biography of an individual.

Standardized Intelligence Test

A psychometric test designed to measure a person's intellectual capabilities in comparison to the population.

IQ Scores

Quantitative measures of intelligence, typically obtained through standardized tests, reflecting cognitive abilities in relation to a peer group.

Inherently Good

A philosophical and ethical stance suggesting that human beings are born with an innate tendency towards goodness.