Which of the Following Was Mentioned in the Text as a Characteristic

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was mentioned in the text as a characteristic of a good theory?

• A) Good theories confirm pre-existing hypotheses.
• B) Good theories are long and explicative theories.
• C) Good theories focus on independent variables.
• D) Good theories are simple theories.

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Definitions:

Nonmonotonic Relationship

A relationship between two variables where the direction of the effect changes over the range of the variable, meaning it can increase then decrease, or vice-versa.

Independent Variables

The factors that are manipulated or varied by researchers in an experiment to determine their effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Fear Arousal

A psychological response to a threat that increases alertness or anxiety, often studied in the context of behavior change interventions.