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Introduction to Psychology 13th Edition by Dennis Coon,John Mitterer
Edition 13ISBN: 978-1111833633Introduction to Psychology 13th Edition by Dennis Coon,John Mitterer
Edition 13ISBN: 978-1111833633 Exercise 1
Most of psychology can rightfully be called common sense because psychologists prefer informal observation to systematic observation. T or F?
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Psychology is defined as a scientific study of human behaviors and mental processes. Psychological research adopts a systematic approach in addressing psychological issues. The basic goals of psychological research are to describe, understand, predict and control human behaviors.
Common sense beliefs are derived from limited observations and are usually termed as vague and inconsistent. Psychological research is based on empirical observations, systematic data collection and consistent analysis of the observations, but not on limited observations.
Crude sampling and limited observations greatly affect the accuracy. Research in psychology is dependent on optimal sampling, systematic observations and deriving valid and consistent conclusions.
Therefore, the mentioned statement is
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Common sense beliefs are derived from limited observations and are usually termed as vague and inconsistent. Psychological research is based on empirical observations, systematic data collection and consistent analysis of the observations, but not on limited observations.
Crude sampling and limited observations greatly affect the accuracy. Research in psychology is dependent on optimal sampling, systematic observations and deriving valid and consistent conclusions.
Therefore, the mentioned statement is
.
Introduction to Psychology 13th Edition by Dennis Coon,John Mitterer
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