Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 226

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)Theory and hypothesis are interchangeable terms for the same thing.
• B)A hypothesis may result from a tested and confirmed theory.
• C)A theory may result from a tested and confirmed hypothesis.
• D)A hypothesis is a theory whose formulation relies on mathematics.

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Definitions:

Primary Circular Reactions

A developmental phase in infants from about one to four months, characterized by repeated actions that serve to build the infant's own body schema through reflexive interactions.

Acquired Adaptations

Characteristics or changes gained after birth due to environmental influences, improving an organism's ability to survive.

Mental Representations

Internal images, ideas, or concepts that stand in for objects, events, or relationships in the external world, aiding in cognitive functions like memory and reasoning.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants aged 12-18 months start to experiment with new actions and observe the consequences.