According to the Text, Scientific Theories, Such as Those of Abnormal

question 118

Multiple Choice

According to the text, scientific theories, such as those of abnormal psychology, are judged to be valuable for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) they make predictions about aspects of the phenomena that had not previously been made.
• B) they make it possible to specify the evidence necessary to deny the theory.
• C) they are parsimonious.
• D) they integrate most of what is presently known about the phenomena.
• E) they describe the enduring truth about an issue.

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