When a Psychologist Uses the Term Scientific Theory,he or She

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a psychologist uses the term scientific theory,he or she is referring to something that

• A)has been proven to be true through repeated falsifications.
• B)explains a wide range of observations.
• C)is a specific,testable prediction.
• D)is an educated guess.

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Definitions:

Freud's Model

A theoretical framework for understanding human behavior and the mind, emphasizing unconscious processes, sexual and aggressive instincts, and early childhood experiences.

Unconsciously

Pertaining to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects thoughts and behaviors.

Gratification

The state of pleasure or satisfaction obtained from achieving a goal or fulfilling a desire.

Freud

An influential figure in psychology, known for his theories of the unconscious mind, the mechanism of repression, and the psychoanalytic model of the mind.