Good Theories Do All of the Following EXCEPT

question 110

Multiple Choice

Good theories do all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)summarize observations.
• B)make assumptions about concepts.
• C)make predictions that generate new research projects.
• D)suggest practical applications.

Understand the basic principles of social psychology related to attraction and relationships.

Identify the factors that influence interpersonal attraction and friendship formation.

Recognize the impact of physical attractiveness on social perception and behavior.

Explain the propinquity effect and how proximity influences relationship formation.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

An instructional process in which two stimuli are systematically paired together; the response that was firstly brought about by the second stimulus is ultimately brought about by the first stimulus by itself.

Conditioned Taste Aversions

A learned aversion to a specific food or drink because it has been associated with an unpleasant or sickening experience.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, emphasizing the effect of consequences on future behavior.

Albert Bandura

A prominent psychologist best known for his social learning theory and the concept of self-efficacy.