A Psychologist During the Time of Freud Creates a New

question 52

Multiple Choice

A psychologist during the time of Freud creates a new and different theory designed to explain human behaviour.Using this new theory,it is relatively easy to design studies and experiments to evaluate its validity.This is in contrast to the concepts of Freud's theory,which were very difficult to measure.This new theory best illustrates which characteristic of good theory?

• A)The theory is testable.
• B)The theory is parsimonious.
• C)The theory is consistent with previous research findings.
• D)The theory organizes information in a meaningful way.

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Definitions:

Power

The ability to influence another person.

Agent

An individual or entity that acts on behalf of another person or group, often in a negotiation or transaction.

Target

A specific goal or objective that is aimed to be achieved.

Coercive Power

Power that is based on an agent’s ability to cause an unpleasant experience for a target.