By Testing Their Predictions with the Observational Method of Science

question 304

Multiple Choice

By testing their predictions with the observational method of science, psychologists are using a(n)

• A) correlation coefficient.
• B) empirical approach.
• C) psychodynamic perspective.
• D) independent variable.

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Definitions:

Sex

A biological classification based on physical and physiological differences between male and female organisms, including reproductive functions.

Gender Identity

is a personal conception of oneself as male, female, a blend of both, or neither, and can correspond with or differ from the sex assigned at birth.

Gender Cues

Social signals or indicators that suggest the gender of an individual, such as appearance, behavior, or dress.

Behavioral Signals

Observable actions or cues that communicate an individual's feelings, intentions, or state of mind to others.