Which of the Following Is a Core Belief of Psychology

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a core belief of psychology and all sciences?

• A) The universe provides clues to what we can learn about.
• B) The laws of nature are mysterious and untestable.
• C) The universe operates according to certain natural laws.
• D) Reliance on natural observation is a necessary first step.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Sexual Pain

Discomfort or pain experienced by an individual during sexual activity, which can have physical or psychological causes.

Genito-pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder

A sexual dysfunction characterized by significant physical pain and difficulty with vaginal penetration during intercourse.

Conditioned Fear

A form of learned anxiety where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an aversive event, leading to fear responses.