Question

The levels-of-processing model proposed by Craik and Lockhart (1972) has been criticized because it is impossible to determine how deeply a memory has been processed. Thus, there is no way to truly and scientifically prove or disprove the theory. This should remind you of which principle of critical thinking noted in your text? Group of answer choices

A) falsifiability
B) ruling out rival hypotheses
C) correlation vs. causation
D) extraordinary claims

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is A: Falsifiability

Explanation: Falsifiability characterizes a theory, statement or model that can be proven wrong.

For a theory to be proven scientific it has to be falsifiable.

If a theory cannot be either proved or disproved it is not falsifiable and thus, cannot be considered scientific.

In this particular case, the levels-of-processing-model proposed by Craik and Lockhart (1972) does not have a way of scientifically being proven or disproven hence its falsifiability.

The correct answer is A.