Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of a Theory

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of a theory that provides a guide for researchers?

• A)A Freudian psychoanalyst predicting stinginess from the ideas about development through a particular stage of psychological development.
• B)A biological psychologist predicting a decrease in social behavior when the frontal lobe of the brain is damaged.
• C)A personality psychologist analyzing a large pool of responses to questionnaire items to find the underlying structure of the data.
• D)A cognitive psychologist predicting that how an individual's self evaluation will determine his or her reaction to a specific stimuli.

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Definitions:

Utility Maximization

The process by which individuals choose consumption combinations that maximize their satisfaction or utility under given constraints.

Income

The financial gain or money received by an individual or entity, usually through employment, investment, or business ventures.

Consumer Equilibrium

Consumer Equilibrium is the state at which the allocation of goods and services by a consumer ensures the maximum utility given their budget constraints.

Utility Maximization

An economic principle that suggests individuals seek to achieve the highest satisfaction possible with their available resources.