The hypothalamus and pituitary react to these low levels of thyroid hormone by producing more TRH and TSH. Because the thyroid canât respond properly, the hypothalamus sends out more TRH and the pituitary keeps releasing more TSH. Thus, a high level of TSH plus low thyroid hormone levels indicates hypothyroidism.
Empiricism pure and simple is not enough, however. Note that the heading for this section is systematic empiricism. Observation is fine and necessary. But pure, unstructured observation of the natural world will not lead to scientific knowledge.
Psychology Glossary. Structured Observation. Structured observation (also known as systemic observation) is a data collecting method in which researchers gather data without direct involvement with the participants (the researchers watch from afar) and the collection technique is structured in a well defined and procedural manner.