Theories and Models in the Social Sciences Differ from Theories

question 24

Multiple Choice

Theories and models in the social sciences differ from theories in the pure sciences because:

• A) Theories about human behaviour cannot be expected to apply all the time, like some natural science theories.
• B) A number of theories may be available to describe, or provide a different perspective on, a particular phenomenon.
• C) Not all theories in social science have predictions that can be tested.
• D) All of the given options are correct.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Set Point

A theory suggesting there's a fixed, natural body weight or baseline that the body seeks to maintain.

Subjective Perceptions

Individual interpretations or experiences of reality, influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

Overweight

A condition characterized by having more body fat than is optimally healthy, usually determined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) over the normal range.