Theories Are __________

question 25

Multiple Choice

Theories are __________.

• A) explanations of laws and statistical associations
• B) ideas that explain untested hypotheses
• C) guesses as to how things are related
• D) precise answers to a question that had been unanswerable

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Definitions:

Causal Attribution Theory

A concept in social psychology that examines how people determine the causes of behavior or events, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Partner Uncertainty

The inability to predict the behavior, thoughts, or feelings of another person.

Halo Effect

The tendency to extend an overall impression of a person, object, or institution based on one characteristic, either positive or negative.

Consistency Effect

The tendency for people to seek, interpret, and remember information that confirms their preexisting beliefs and attitudes.