The Authors of This Text Present the "Big Theories" of Developmental

question 9

Multiple Choice

The authors of this text present the "big theories" of developmental psychopathology.What is the best definition of "big theories"?

• A)theories that are most often mentioned in introductory and abnormal psychology courses
• B)theories that have been proven valid through experimental research
• C)theories that most accurately describe developmental psychopathology
• D)theories that have contributed most to the understanding of developmental psychopathology

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