What Does the Term "Theory" Mean to a Scientist

question 7

Multiple Choice

What does the term "theory" mean to a scientist?

• A)A collection of accepted hypotheses that explain a wide range of natural phenomena
• B)A guess
• C)A proposed explanation for an observed phenomenon
• D)A hypothesis that has been supported by the evidence of an experiment

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Definitions:

Psyche

The human soul, mind, or spirit, often considered as the totality of a person's thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.

Unconscious Level

A part of the mind that houses thoughts, memories, and desires not immediately accessible to conscious awareness, yet influencing behavior.

Repression

A defense mechanism proposed by Freud, where unpleasant thoughts, feelings, or desires are excluded from consciousness.

Unconscious Factor

Elements of the psyche that influence thoughts and behavior without the individual's conscious awareness.