What Is a Hypothesis

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is a hypothesis?

• A)the same thing as an unproven theory
• B)a tentative explanation that can be tested and is falsifiable
• C)a verifiable observation sensed directly, or sensed indirectly with the aid of scientific instrumentation
• D)a fact based on qualitative data that is testable
• E)a fact based on quantitative data that is falsifiable

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Definitions:

Trigger

A stimulus that evokes a reaction or response, often used in the context of substance abuse and mental health to describe an event or situation that leads to a relapse or worsening of symptoms.

REBT

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on altering irrational beliefs to change emotional and behavioral reactions.

ABC Model

A cognitive-behavioral framework that outlines the relationship between Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences in understanding human behavior.

LFT

Liver function tests, which are blood tests used to assess the health and performance of the liver by measuring levels of liver enzymes, proteins, and bilirubin.