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What Is Psychology?
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The best broad explanation of a phenomenon is expressed in (a) ______.
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theory
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an explanation or model of a phenomenon.
hypothesis
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a premise about a phenomenon that is often tested
knowledge
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information, facts, data
method
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technique or approach
The __________ is a part of an experiment that can vary or change.
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Variable
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A variable is any part of the experiment that can vary or change during the experiment. Each experiment will have one or more variables and one or more controls.
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Variables, Variable
The scientific method is a systematic approach to gain ______.
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knowledge
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Information, facts, data.
psychology
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The scientific study of mind and behavior
theory
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An explanation or model of a phenomenon
hypothesis
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A premise about a phenomenon that is often tested
In the late 19th century psychology first became accepted as a legitimate academic field and separated from the discipline of __________.
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philosophy
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You got it! Psychology encompasses areas in both natural and social science.
theory
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an explanation or model of a phenomenon
hypothesis
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a premise about a phenomenon that is often tested.
biology
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natural science.
Critical thinking involves all of the following except one. Please find the statement that is false. Critical thinking does not involve ______
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reaching conclusions fast
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You got it! One needs to take the time for critical thought and not just jump to conclusions.
active application of skills to assess information
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This is true
evaluation of information
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This is true
analysis of possible biases
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This is true