Exam 5: Pseudoscience, Science, and Evidence-Based Practice

Explore all topics

Phrenologists believed relatively small bumps and indentations on the surface of the skull dictate personality traits. Since this assertion is inconsistent with what is known in science, it shows a common feature of pseudosciences-namely, that they:

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(39)

Question 41

Scientology, an approach to therapy developed by a science fiction writer, claims that mental problems originated from extraterrestrial spirits left by Xenu, a galactic tyrant. This makes the approach seem pseudoscientific because this account:

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(31)

Question 42

To evaluate the efficacy of therapies and clinical practices, researchers in the evidence based practice movement are especially persuaded by:

(Multiple Choice)

4.9/5

(34)

Question 43

A number of misconceptions have circulated about autism and its treatment. Which statement is NOT a misconception about autism?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(37)

Question 44

Information that claims to be scientific is MOST likely _____ when it is implausible, not supported by scientific evidence, and not based on the scientific method.

(Multiple Choice)

4.7/5

(24)

Question 45

In experiments testing Facilitated Communication (FC), when FC practitioners were not aware of the content of the message presented to autistic people, the communication of autistic people was not facilitated. This type of experimental control involved the:

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(46)

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT likely to be considered a pseudoscientific therapeutic procedure?

(Multiple Choice)

4.8/5

(30)

Question 47

Showing 41 - 47 of 47

Phrenologists believed relatively small bumps and indentations on the surface of the skull dictate personality traits. Since this assertion is inconsistent with what is known in science, it shows a common feature of pseudosciences-namely, that they:

Scientology, an approach to therapy developed by a science fiction writer, claims that mental problems originated from extraterrestrial spirits left by Xenu, a galactic tyrant. This makes the approach seem pseudoscientific because this account:

To evaluate the efficacy of therapies and clinical practices, researchers in the evidence based practice movement are especially persuaded by:

A number of misconceptions have circulated about autism and its treatment. Which statement is NOT a misconception about autism?

Information that claims to be scientific is MOST likely _____ when it is implausible, not supported by scientific evidence, and not based on the scientific method.

In experiments testing Facilitated Communication (FC), when FC practitioners were not aware of the content of the message presented to autistic people, the communication of autistic people was not facilitated. This type of experimental control involved the:

Which of the following is NOT likely to be considered a pseudoscientific therapeutic procedure?

Introduction to Critical Thinking in Psychology and Everyday Life

Deductive Reasoning, Prediction, and Making Assumptions

Inductive Reasoning in Psychology and Everyday Life

Critical Thinking and Scientific Reasoning

Errors in Attention, Perception, and Memory That Affect Thinking

Can the Mind Leave the Body the Mindbrain Problem

Critical Thinking and the Internet

Emotion, Motivated Reasoning, and Critical Thinking

Critically Analyzing a Psychological Question: Are People Basically Selfish

Judgment, Decision Making, and Types of Thinking

Superstition, Magic, Science, and Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking in Clinical Reasoning and Diagnosis

Language, Writing, and Critical Thinking

Filters