If a Theory's Prediction Is Tested and Rejected

question 50

Multiple Choice

If a theory's prediction is tested and rejected,

• A)it is rejected with certainty, because it is not possible to reject a hypothesis that is actually true.
• B)a new hypothesis is usually suggested and tested.
• C)the statistical tolerance of risk for accepting a false hypothesis should be increased.
• D)inquiry into the matter should cease.
• E)the original data and assumptions should be discarded.

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Definitions:

Depression

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, along with other emotional and physical symptoms.

Session

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Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.

Present Moment

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