Question

Researchers interested in studying social priming found that the effects of priming were not as powerful as originally reported. This example best illustrates which of the following themes in psychology?

Theme A: Psychological science relies on empirical evidence and adapts as new data develops.
Theme B: Psychology explains general principles that govern behavior while recognizing individual differences.

Answer 1

The example you provided best illustrates **Theme A: Psychological science relies on empirical evidence and adapts as new data develops.** This theme emphasizes the importance of ongoing research and the ability of the field to modify its understanding based on new findings, as seen in the case of social priming where initial reports of strong effects were challenged by subsequent evidence.