A Proposition About the Relationship Between Two Variables That Can

question 119

Multiple Choice

A proposition about the relationship between two variables that can be proven false is called:

• A) a hypothesis.
• B) a law.
• C) a theory.
• D) the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Psychologic Homeostasis

The state of internal psychological balance and stability maintained by adaptive processes in response to external and internal changes.

Coping Mechanisms

Strategies or behaviors individuals use to manage stress, emotional conflict, or internal and external demands that are perceived as difficult.

Long-Term Care

Services and support provided to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, focusing on their medical, personal, and social needs over an extended period.

Homeostatic Mechanism

The processes and systems within organisms that regulate internal conditions (like temperature, pH, and glucose levels) to maintain a stable, constant environment.