The Prescriptive Approach Is to ____________ as the Descriptive Approach

question 15

Multiple Choice

The prescriptive approach is to ____________ as the descriptive approach is to _____________.

• A) psychology; philosophy
• B) philosophy; psychology
• C) would; does
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Information Reduction

The process of filtering and simplifying information to make it more understandable or manageable.

Interactional Psychology

A perspective that suggests individual behavior is a result of both personal characteristics and situational factors.

Basic Propositions

Fundamental statements or principles that form the basis for a system of belief or reasoning.

Proactive Personalities

Individuals who actively shape their environments, taking initiative to improve their situation rather than passively adapting to circumstances.