Asked by Aysha Hudha on Sep 27, 2024

Liam is reading a magazine article about a new "wonder drug" and finds himself wondering who participated in the study and what evidence the claims are based on.Which idea does Liam's thinking illustrate

A)  Sciences do not exist in a cultural vacuum. 
B)  Single-cause explanations are often inaccurate. 
C)  Motives and expectations can colour our experiences. 
D)  Information needs to be viewed with a certain degree of skepticism.

Wonder Drug

A colloquial term for a medication that has unexpectedly or remarkably effective therapeutic effects, often considered revolutionary in treating a particular condition.

Cultural Vacuum

A situation or condition characterized by the absence or loss of cultural values, norms, or identities within a society.

Single-Cause Explanations

The attribution of a phenomenon or event to only one cause, ignoring the potential complexity and multiple factors involved.

  • Understand the critical role of empirical findings and the documentation of data in psychology.