Psychologists Use Metaphors in Explaining Psychology Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

Psychologists use metaphors in explaining psychology because

• A) metaphors are more precise than theories.
• B) metaphors can offer insightful ways of understanding behavior.
• C) people understand metaphors better than they understand theories.
• D) all learning is metaphorical.

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Definitions:

Continuous Variable

A variable that can assume an infinite number of values within a given range, representing quantities that can be divided into smaller increments.

Relevant Range

The range of activity or volume over which specific cost behavior assumptions are valid.

Measurement Device

An instrument or tool used to obtain quantitative data by measuring a physical quantity.

Expected Value

The expected value is a statistical concept representing the average of all possible outcomes of a random variable, weighted by their probabilities.