"Theory" Is Best Described as ______

question 32

Multiple Choice

"Theory" is best described as ______.

• A) fact
• B) providing justifications for criminal behavior
• C) useful in locating the one key that will explain all criminological behavior
• D) useful for making sense of otherwise isolated, seemingly random facts

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Definitions:

Coping Strategies

Techniques or methods employed by individuals to manage and withstand stress or adversity.

Stressful Situations

Circumstances that trigger a state of tension or anxiety, which can result from various environmental, social, or personal factors.

Affective Intensity

The strength or degree of emotion a person typically experiences and expresses, which can influence their response to different situations.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.