Skeptical Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

parsimony - Answer- look for the simplest explanation possible what is science? - Answer- an attempt to discover order, and to display lawful relations determinism - Answer- The universe is a lawful and orderly place what does it mean to be scientifically skeptical? - Answer- that assumptions should not be made until evidence is available How do you reduce observer bias? - Answer- by ensuring interobserver agreement guidelines for gathering evidence - Answer- - reducing observer b...

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"__________ is more than the mere description of events as they occur. It is an attempt to discover order, to show that certain events stand in _________ to other events (Skinner, 1953, p.6)." - Science; lawful relations Being scientifically skeptical means that until there is ____________ available, assumptions should not be made. - evidence In order to be excellent stewards of science, as behavior analysts, we can follow a few guidelines when gathering and evaluating evidence. This inc...

Reasons to take PSYC 203 - Answer--core of psych curriculum -provides foundation for doing research -basis of understanding other psych content courses -critical thinking -essential for graduate studies admission -teaches scientific thinking knowledge of the world is derived from: - Answer--experiences and how we interpret them -reliance on authority -use of reason why empiricism is important: - Answer--authorities can be wrong -reasonable arguments in the absence of empirical evidence...

1. How are drugs sorted into therapeutic groups and classes? A. first by the conditions that they are used to treat. and then by their mechanisms of action B. first by their mechanisms of action. and then by their therapeutic effects C. first by their side effects. and then by their therapeutic effects D. first by their toxicity. and then by their effectiveness 2. Bone marrow transplants... A. require that the patient first undergo chemotherapy or radiation to kill the diseased...

NSC 101 Exam Questions with Correct Answers What are the major food groups? - Answer--grains -dairy -protein -fruits -vegetables -other foods What are the primary macronutrients in grains? - Answer--carbohydrates -protein FTC - Answer--Federal Trade Commission -Enforces consumer protection laws -investigates false or misleading health claims use in advertising -prevent fraud and unfair business Why should consumers be skeptical of salespeople? - Answer--favorable biases -no...

Nur 201 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed 1. What defines evidence-based nursing practice? - A. Application of research findings to patient care - B. Utilization of clinical expertise in patient management - C. Implementation of hospital protocols - D. Coordination of interdisciplinary care A. Application to patient care in relation to the clinical environment 2. How would you justify the significance of nursing research to a skeptical nurse? - A. It enhances profession...

Describe your leadership style. - (personal) As a leader, I prefer to be engaged and communicative with my team members. When I was on the Philanthropy Committee in my sorority, I kept open communication with my members, allowing me to address issues before they become major problems. For example, I realized a couple of my members were having trouble meeting deadlines because of their academic workload, and by reaching out to them, I was able to reassign their tasks to other members who wer...

The Scientific Attitude Curious, Skeptical, and Humble The Amazing Randi Magician and skeptic James Randi has tested and debunked a variety of psychic phenomena. Critical Thinking thinking that does not blindly accept arguments and conclusions. Rather, it examines assumptions, discerns hidden values, evaluates evidence, and assesses conclusions. Aristotle, 4th century BCE Aristotle theorized about learning and memory, motivation and emotion, and perception and personality; didn't have our kn...

VTNE PRACTICE TEST 2 alpha 2 agonists used therapeutically decrease cardiac output in most animals this decrease is due to 1. decreased afterload 2. coronary vasoconstriction 3. high catecholamine levels 4. increased myocardial oxygen consumption - 2. coronary vasoconstriction which of the following is a reason geriatric patients should be scheduled for surgery before young patients 1. young patients become stressed more easily 2. geriatric patients take longer to recover 3. young...