Orientation




1. Which is NOT true of the scientific approach?

Seeks empirical evidence
May have practical goals
Looks for complex rules to explain behavior
All of the above are true of science

2. If I want to know how often Mary bites her nails, my goal is

Description
Prediction
Explanation
Control

3. If I want to understand the causes of Mary's nail-biting behavior, my goal is

Description
Prediction
Explanation
Control

4. Which of the following statements is (are) false:

Description leads to prediction
Explanation may lead to control
Prediction leads to explanation
All of the above are false

5. Which of the above are characteristics of psychology?

Scientific
Practical
Broad
All of the above


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