Which of the Following Examples Shows How Psychology Differs from Other

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples shows how psychology differs from other sciences in that applying psychological findings entails issues associated with values and morality?

• A) Jacob and Justine decide not to spank their children because they read that physical punishment increases aggression in children.
• B) Kyle makes sure to sleep before his final exam because he read that sleep helps with memory consolidation.
• C) Lucy is a Gemini and as such she is prone to reacting in very different ways to the same situation.
• D) Dr. Mariner is isolating the variables that contribute to weight loss.

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