A Theory Is an Intellectual Tool That

question 42

Multiple Choice

A theory is an intellectual tool that

• A) is not anything like a model.
• B) helps us to see how phenomena are interrelated.
• C) is a set of organized truths about the world.
• D) is the most precise statement one can make.

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Definitions:

Taller

Having a greater height in physical stature compared to average or to another comparative baseline.

Concept

An abstract idea or a mental symbol, typically associated with a fundamental characteristic of a thing or a thought.

Symbolic Thought

A major accomplishment of preoperational intelligence that allows a child to think symbolically, including understanding that words can refer to things not seen and that an item, such as a flag, can symbolize something else (in this case, a country).

Language Development

The process by which individuals acquire the capacity to perceive, produce, and use words to understand and communicate.