What Does the Term Theory Mean to a Scientist

question 24

Multiple Choice

What does the term theory mean to a scientist?

• A) A guess
• B) A proposed explanation for an observed phenomenon
• C) A hypothesis that has been supported by the evidence of an experiment
• D) A broad hypothesis that has been supported by a large number of experiments

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Definitions:

Active Listening

A technique of careful listening and feedback, involving paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, responding, and remembering.

Interpretation

The act or process of explaining the meaning of something, often used in analyzing language, literature, and dreams.

Counterconditioning Techniques

Methods used in behavioral therapy to reduce unwanted behaviors by associating them with positive stimuli.

Mary Cover Jones

An early psychologist known for her work in desensitization and conditioning, often considered the "mother of behavior therapy."