AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Research shows that dogs can lower an owner’s blood pressure.
A
Objective
B
Subjecitve
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Several studies have shown that dog owners have lower blood pressure than non-owners-probably because their pets have a calming effect on them and because dog owners tend to get more exercise.

Detailed explanation-2: -Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions. Objective: (of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Subjective information is information from only one point of view. Opinions are always subjective. Example: Z-Nation was an entertaining show that should have never been canceled. Example Subjective Resources: Websites, Blogs, Social Media, Non-scholarly Books and Journals.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, words such as feel, believe, and think are obvious signs that a writer is being subjective. language focuses on the attitudes, values, thoughts, feelings, or beliefs of the person who is doing the writing or speaking. Subjective language reveals the perspective.

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