Theories Become Useful Because

question 42

Multiple Choice

Theories become useful because

• A) they explain laws and statistical associations.
• B) there would be no evidence without them.
• C) they sound authoritative.
• D) they are written in ways that allow the layperson to understand.

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Definitions:

Submissive

A behavioral trait characterized by a tendency to yield to the authority or will of others.

Groupthink

The tendency for members of a tightly knit group to be more concerned with preserving group solidarity and uniformity than with objectively evaluating all alternatives in decision making.

Social Psychology

Social psychology is the scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Violent Revenge

Actions taken with the intent of causing harm or injury in response to a real or perceived wrongdoing.