When Social Psychologist Kurt Lewin Said That "There Is Nothing

question 115

Multiple Choice

When social psychologist Kurt Lewin said that "there is nothing so practical as a good theory," he meant that ____.

• A) many theories are overly abstract; a good theory should be based on directly observable facts
• B) many theories are overly abstract; a good theory should make predictions about directly observable phenomena
• C) although they may seem impractical, theories can be very important in helping to stimulate practical ideas and practical research
• D) he was opposed to overly theoretical work and a major proponent of applied research

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Definitions:

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