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Valeria Uribe
on Dec 28, 2024
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The textbook discusses the "self-correcting nature of science" as it applies to social psychology. The idea here is that, over time, erroneous conclusions are revised appropriately, because ____.
A) most research in social psychology builds on prior research
B) common sense will override conclusions that are obviously incorrect
C) most psychologists study a single topic during their entire careers, and will notice if they made mistakes during prior research
D) every 20-30 years, researchers revisit old topics and replicate virtually all of the old research
Self-correcting Nature
The inherent ability of a system or process to adjust and correct itself without external intervention.
Social Psychology
A scientific field that studies how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.
Prior Research
Previous studies, experiments, or scholarly work conducted on a subject that forms the basis for further inquiry or investigation.
- Comprehend the self-correcting nature of science and its implications for research.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the self-correcting nature of science and its implications for research.