A Scientist Made Careful Measurements of the Pressure and Temperature

question 36

Multiple Choice

A scientist made careful measurements of the pressure and temperature of many different gases. Based on these measurements, he concluded that "the pressure of a fixed amount of gas, measured at constant volume, is directly proportional to its absolute temperature." This statement is best described as a

• A)theory.
• B)hypothesis.
• C)law.
• D)experiment.
• E)definition.

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Definitions:

Learning Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior, suggesting that learning is the key to understanding how people behave.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving as the key to understanding human behavior.

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines psychological disorders and behaviors from a biological standpoint, focusing on genetics, neurotransmitters, and brain structures.

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on the ways in which individuals perceive, process, and retrieve information.