Theory Building Is Important in Psychology Because It

question 593

Multiple Choice

Theory building is important in psychology because it

• A)prevents excessive reliance on empiricism.
• B)reduces the need for hypothesis testing.
• C)relies heavily on naturalistic observation.
• D)provides explanations and guides future research.

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