Question 1

Which of the following best describes empirical evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  examples of social injustice 
B)  claims based on personally held ideology 
C)  data collected through direct observation 
D)  exploration of meaning or context 
A)  examples of social injustice 
B)  claims based on personally held ideology 
C)  data collected through direct observation 
D)  exploration of meaning or context C

Question 2

Compare the interpretive scholar's philosophy with the scientist's philosophy.

Accepted Answer

The interpretive scholar's philosophy is often focused on understanding and interpreting the meaning and significance of human experiences, texts, and cultural phenomena. They emphasize the importance of context, subjectivity, and the role of interpretation in shaping our understanding of the world. Interpretive scholars often use qualitative research methods and seek to uncover the underlying meanings and symbols within their subjects of study.

On the other hand, the scientist's philosophy is rooted in empiricism, objectivity, and the pursuit of knowledge through systematic observation, experimentation, and analysis. Scientists prioritize the use of quantitative research methods and strive to uncover universal laws and principles that govern the natural world. They value evidence-based reasoning and seek to minimize the influence of personal biases and interpretations in their research.

While interpretive scholars and scientists may have different approaches to understanding the world, both philosophies play important roles in advancing knowledge and understanding. Interpretive scholars provide valuable insights into the complexities of human experiences and cultural phenomena, while scientists contribute to our understanding of the natural world through empirical investigation and the development of theories and models. Ultimately, both perspectives are essential for a comprehensive understanding of the world around us.

Question 3

Objective theorists focus on participation and downplay effectiveness, whereas interpretive theorists foreground effectiveness and relegate participation to the background.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Identify a true statement about behavioral scientists.

Accepted Answer

A)  They attribute a person's action to conscious intent. 
B)  Their word selection suggests that people are free agents who can decide to respond differently under an identical set of circumstances. 
C)  Their causal explanations tend to include appeals to mental reasoning or conscious choice. 
D)  They usually describe human conduct as occurring because of forces outside the individual's awareness. 
A)  They attribute a person's action to conscious intent. 
B)  Their word selection suggests that people are free agents who can decide to respond differently under an identical set of circumstances. 
C)  Their causal explanations tend to include appeals to mental reasoning or conscious choice. 
D)  They usually describe human conduct as occurring because of forces outside the individual's awareness.

Question 5

The central question addressed by epistemology is:

Accepted Answer

A)  How can we predict the future effectively? 
B)  How do we know what we know, if we know it at all? 
C)  What is the meaning of reality? 
D)  What is truth? 
A)  How can we predict the future effectively? 
B)  How do we know what we know, if we know it at all? 
C)  What is the meaning of reality? 
D)  What is truth?

Question 6

Behavioral scientists are likely to describe human conduct using phrases such as "in order to" and "so that," whereas interpretive scholars describe events using the phrase "because of."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Griffin separates theories into two "camps": objective and interpretive. Where do you feel more at home? Why?

Accepted Answer

I feel more at home in the interpretive

Question 8

________ is defined as the study of the origin, nature, method, and limits of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is defined as the study of...

Question 9

Most practitioners use the terms "scientist" and "objective scholar" interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following does an interpretive scholar explore that constitutes human existence?

Accepted Answer

A)  prediction 
B)  control 
C)  web of meaning 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  prediction 
B)  control 
C)  web of meaning 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

Glenn, a behavioral scientist, is working upon the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  explanation of universal laws of human behavior 
B)  exploration of meaning 
C)  interpretation of an individual text in a specific context 
D)  maintenance of status quo 
A)  explanation of universal laws of human behavior 
B)  exploration of meaning 
C)  interpretation of an individual text in a specific context 
D)  maintenance of status quo

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true about interpretive scholars?

Accepted Answer

A)  They focus on conscious choices made by individuals. 
B)  They stress the forces that shape human behavior. 
C)  They believe that people should respond similarly under an identical set of circumstances. 
D)  They believe language creates social realities that represent fixed principles in a static world. 
A)  They focus on conscious choices made by individuals. 
B)  They stress the forces that shape human behavior. 
C)  They believe that people should respond similarly under an identical set of circumstances. 
D)  They believe language creates social realities that represent fixed principles in a static world.

Question 13

Human choice is problematic for the behavioral scientist because as individual freedom goes up, ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  predictability increases 
B)  predictability remains the same 
C)  predictability of behavior goes down 
D)  outside factors start affecting predictability 
A)  predictability increases 
B)  predictability remains the same 
C)  predictability of behavior goes down 
D)  outside factors start affecting predictability

Question 14

The basic activity of behavioral scientists is:

Accepted Answer

A)  seeking facts. 
B)  generating hypotheses. 
C)  publicizing significant findings. 
D)  theory testing. 
A)  seeking facts. 
B)  generating hypotheses. 
C)  publicizing significant findings. 
D)  theory testing.

Question 15

Scientists assume that Truth is singular. They see a single, timeless reality "out there" that's not dependent on local conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Determinism refers to the assumption that:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior is caused by heredity and environment. 
B)  every human act is ultimately voluntary. 
C)  environmental factors are usually irrelevant to human behavior. 
D)  heredity accounts for everything a person does. 
A)  behavior is caused by heredity and environment. 
B)  every human act is ultimately voluntary. 
C)  environmental factors are usually irrelevant to human behavior. 
D)  heredity accounts for everything a person does.

Question 17

For empirical or scientific theorists, there is one reality out there waiting to be discovered through ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For empirical or scientific theorists, there is...

Question 18

A behavioral scientist is often labeled as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  empiricist 
B)  phenomenologist 
C)  poststructuralist 
D)  rhetorician 
A)  empiricist 
B)  phenomenologist 
C)  poststructuralist 
D)  rhetorician

Exam 2: Talk About Theory

Which of the following best describes empirical evidence?

Compare the interpretive scholar's philosophy with the scientist's philosophy.

Objective theorists focus on participation and downplay effectiveness, whereas interpretive theorists foreground effectiveness and relegate participation to the background.

Identify a true statement about behavioral scientists.

The central question addressed by epistemology is:

Behavioral scientists are likely to describe human conduct using phrases such as "in order to" and "so that," whereas interpretive scholars describe events using the phrase "because of."

Griffin separates theories into two "camps": objective and interpretive. Where do you feel more at home? Why?

________ is defined as the study of the origin, nature, method, and limits of knowledge.

Most practitioners use the terms "scientist" and "objective scholar" interchangeably.

Which of the following does an interpretive scholar explore that constitutes human existence?

Glenn, a behavioral scientist, is working upon the ________.

Which of the following statements is true about interpretive scholars?

Human choice is problematic for the behavioral scientist because as individual freedom goes up, ________.

The basic activity of behavioral scientists is:

Scientists assume that Truth is singular. They see a single, timeless reality "out there" that's not dependent on local conditions.

Determinism refers to the assumption that:

For empirical or scientific theorists, there is one reality out there waiting to be discovered through ________.

A behavioral scientist is often labeled as a(n) ________.

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