Which of the Following Terms Refers to Unverified but Testable

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to unverified but testable statements about the phenomena that researchers are interested in?

• A) concepts
• B) hypotheses
• C) variables
• D) theories

Grasp the role of heredity and environment in determining intelligence.

Understand the implications of intellectual disabilities and their common causes.

Recognize the historical and contemporary approaches to measuring intelligence, including debates around validity and methodological issues.

Grasp the impact of societal trends and changes on intelligence test performance over time (e.g., the Flynn effect).

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Definitions:

Spectrum of Electromagnetic Energy

The spectrum of electromagnetic energy encompasses all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation, ranging from radio waves to gamma rays.

Ultraviolet Light

A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays.

Gamma Waves

A type of brain wave frequency associated with cognitive processing, memory, and learning.

Sensory Adaptation

The mechanism where sensory detectors decrease in sensitivity to unchanging stimuli as time progresses.