A Theory Predicts That All Swans Are White

question 5

Multiple Choice

A theory predicts that all swans are white.  A thousand people go out into the field and identify the color of the swans they see.  Their results reveal that, of the 10,000 swans they saw, all were white.  It follows that

• A)the swan theory is a falsifiable theory.
• B)the swan theory is correct.
• C)the evidence fails to reject the swan theory.
• D)the evidence definitely makes the swan theory valid.

Recognize the influence of early puberty on mental health and behavior.

Understand the impact of personality traits on emotional well-being and coping strategies in older adults.

Identify Erikson’s stages of developmental psychology, particularly focusing on the stage pertaining to late adulthood.

Recognize different coping strategies used by older adults in response to life challenges.

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Definitions:

Ideal Selves

The concept of an idealized version of oneself, representing the attributes, abilities, and traits that one aspires to possess.

Conditions of Worth

Concept in humanistic psychology stating that individuals' self-esteem is conditioned by the positive regard of others, often leading to modifying behavior to gain approval.

Serenity

A state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Selflessness

The quality of being more concerned with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own.