Scientific Hypotheses Differ from Scientific Theories in That They Are

question 2

Multiple Choice

Scientific hypotheses differ from scientific theories in that they are

• A)widely accepted descriptions of what we find happening over and over in nature
• B)tentative explanations that need further evaluation
• C)not subject to proper investigation and testing
• D)all of these answers
• E)tentative explanations that need further evaluation and not subject to proper investigation and testing

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Definitions:

Unconscious Mind

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Conscious Mind

The aspect of the mind that involves awareness of the self, the environment, and one's thoughts and experiences.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freud's psychosexual development theory occurring in childhood, where sexual urges are repressed, allowing for focus on social and intellectual growth.

Formal Education

The structured, systematic instruction and training provided by schools and institutions, leading to recognized qualifications.