Which of These Statements Is an Accurate Description of a Theory

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is an accurate description of a theory?

• A) A theory, at best, is not influenced by cultural shifts.
• B) A theory forms the basis of facts and knowledge.
• C) A theory is a tool to organize information to help in explaining a situation.
• D) A theory remains a constant that aides in understanding phenomena.

Recognize the role of sensitive periods and the evolutionary perspective on development.

Distinguish between cause and correlation in interpreting research findings.

Understand the benefits and applications of various research designs in developmental psychology, including cohort sequential, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies.

Differentiate between major theoretical perspectives in developmental psychology, such as behaviorism and constructivism.

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Definitions:

Investment

The expenditure of money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial schemes, shares, or property.

Present Value Factors

Multipliers used to determine the present value of future cash flows by accounting for the time value of money.

Future Value Factors

Numerical factors used to calculate the future value of an investment after accounting for interest rates and time periods.

Reciprocals

Mathematical expressions that represent the inverse of a given number or quantity, such that the product of a number and its reciprocal equals one.