Forming a hypothesis is the second step in a

scientific investigation. This step is derived from two goals of psychology—description and ________.

a) control
b) explanation
c) predicting
d) changing

ANS: b

Psychology

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a) It is a projective personality test. b) It is a non-structured interview. c) It has a branching system. d) It has poor reliability.

Psychology

Doubting one's own conclusions is:

A) inconsistent with the scientific method. B) a vital component of critical thinking. C) an adaptive psychological tendency that results from our evolutionary past. D) a maladaptive pattern of thinking that is taught to us at an early age.

Psychology