Dr White Reads About a New Theory That States That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Dr. White reads about a new theory that states that depression is caused by increased levels of estrogen in the womb. To test this theory, she conducted a study comparing the level of estrogen in amniotic fluid in individuals who were later diagnosed with depression with the level of those who did not develop depression. Dr. White found no differences between the groups in estrogen levels in the amniotic fluid.
In this study, estrogen levels in participants were the .

• A)theory
• B)research question
• C)hypothesis
• D)data

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Definitions:

Equivalence Principle

The continuing redistribution of energy within a personality; if the energy expended on certain conditions or activities weakens or disappears, that energy is transferred elsewhere in the personality.

Psychic Energy

A concept in psychoanalytic theory referring to the energy produced by instinctual drives and processes.

Opposing Processes

A principle in psychology that refers to the idea that every process triggers an opposite counter-process, aiming to maintain homeostasis or balance.

Balance

The state of equilibrium or equipoise; in psychology, it often refers to mental or emotional stability.