Andrea Is Reading a General, Comprehensive Account of Human Aggression

question 233

Multiple Choice

Andrea is reading a general, comprehensive account of human aggression in the introduction to a research report in psychology. Andrea is reading a(n) :

• A)theory.
• B)hypothesis.
• C)operational definition.
• D)explanation.

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Definitions:

Denying the Consequent

A form of logical argument where, if the premise states that if P then Q, and Q is found to be false, then P is also concluded to be false.

GPA

Grade point average, a numerical representation of a student's academic performance.

Counterexample

An example that contradicts or disproves a statement or theory.

Not Valid

A term often used in logic and reasoning to indicate that an argument does not follow logically from its premises.