Why Are Theories Such an Important Part of the Understanding

question 72

Multiple Choice

Why are theories such an important part of the understanding of human development?

• A) ​They provide the "whys" for development.
• B) ​They give definitive proof of relationships between various developmental factors.
• C) ​They allow us to understand the similarities between species.
• D) ​They are scientifically irrefutable.

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Definitions:

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along flat, even surfaces as a property of its crystalline structure.

Periodic Table

Table that organizes all the chemical elements according to the element’s atomic number and electron orbitals.

Cu

The chemical symbol for copper, a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Ag

The chemical symbol for silver, a precious metal with high thermal and electrical conductivity.