A Clinical Psychologist Notes That an Unusually Large Number of Obese

question 233

Multiple Choice

A clinical psychologist notes that an unusually large number of obese people are depressed or anxious,and she offers an explanation that excess weight causes emotional disorders.Her explanation is a(n)

• A) hypothesis.
• B) theory.
• C) opinion.
• D) fact.

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Definitions:

Capability

The ability or capacity to achieve something, often related to skills, resources, or technology.

Quantity Of Information

The amount of data or details contained in a message or document.

Validity

refers to the extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and likely corresponds accurately to the real world.

Assumptions And Conclusions

Preliminary ideas accepted without proof as a basis for reasoning, leading to final judgments or decisions.