Asked by Beatriz Calimlim on Sep 27, 2024

Which of the following premises means that knowledge should be acquired through observation

A)  philosophy
B)  empiricism 
C)  subjectivity
D)  introspection

Empiricism

A theory in philosophy that emphasizes the role of experience and sensory perception in the formation of ideas, over the notion of innate ideas or traditions.

Observation

The action or process of closely monitoring or noticing something or someone.

Philosophy

The investigation into the essential characteristics of understanding, the real world, and being.

  • Gain insight into the approaches and devices employed by scholars in psychology, involving theories and the systematic examination of observable phenomena.
  • Understand the position of psychology in the scientific community and its requirement for verifiable empirical data.