A Theory Differs from a Hypothesis in That a Theory

question 32

Multiple Choice

A theory differs from a hypothesis in that a theory:

• A)Has more supportive evidence than a hypothesis
• B)Is broader in scope than a hypothesis
• C)Has predictive power
• D)Ties together many existing observations
• E)All are correct

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach that explains human behavior and psychological traits as adaptations that evolved to solve recurrent problems in human ancestral environments.

Biological Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes bodily events and changes associated with actions, feelings, and thoughts.

Psychological Approach

A method in psychology that focuses on understanding mental processes, behaviors, and disorders through the lens of brain function, emotions, and personality.

Bodily Events

Physical occurrences or phenomena within the body, often related to health, disease, or physiological processes.