Which of the Following Statements Is Most Accurate

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

• A)A given theory should generate multiple hypotheses.
• B)A given hypothesis should only generate one theory.
• C)If a hypothesis derived from a theory is disproven,then the theory itself should be discarded.
• D)Theories cannot be revised once they have been used.

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Definitions:

Reversibility

A concept in cognitive development referring to the ability to follow a line of reasoning back to its original starting point.

Cognitive Ability

The capacity to perform various mental activities related to learning, thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Cognitive Structures

Mental frameworks and patterns used to organize and interpret information, influencing how we perceive the world.