History of psychology is mainly based on skepticism, critical thinking and inquisitiveness. Scientists such as Sigmund Freud have explained that the human behavior is mainly due to unpleasant and unconscious stimuli pressing regarding an expression. Normally, scientist-practitioner approach is used to for the treatment of patients, who are suffering from abnormal psychological symptoms.
The scientific method is used by these clinical of above method i.e. the major “empirical research method” is to examine the effect of variables on each other to test a psychological hypothesis through systematic observations.
Thus, the options (a), (b) and (d) are incorrect.
The scientific method is used by these clinical of above method i.e. the major “empirical research method” is to examine the effect of variables on each other to test a psychological hypothesis through systematic observations.
Therefore, the correct option is – c. treated by clinicians who use empirical research to guide the treatment process.