Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Good

question 378

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good theory?

• A)A good theory is complex and sophisticated.
• B)A good theory is difficult to test through empirical science.
• C)A good theory organizes information in a meaningful way.
• D)A good theory uses operational definitions.

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Definitions:

Causal Event

A causal event is an occurrence that directly influences the outcome of another event, implying a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more events.

Prior Understandings

The pre-existing knowledge and experiences that an individual brings to a new learning situation.

Control Processes

Mental and behavioral mechanisms by which individuals regulate their thoughts, emotions, and actions in pursuit of goals.

Information-Processing Theorists

Scholars who study how human beings process information, including how they perceive, analyze, store, and recall information.