What Is a Scientific Theory

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is a scientific theory?

• A)It is a collection of experimental data.
• B)It is an assertion of scientific fact.
• C)It is a guess or conjecture about natural phenomena.
• D)It is a fundamental relationship of nature.
• E)It is an explanation of natural phenomena that has undergone significant testing.

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Definitions:

Rationalization

Creating false but plausible excuses to justify unacceptable behavior.

Guilty

The feeling of responsibility or remorse for a perceived wrong or offense.

Oral Stage

The first stage in Freud's psychosexual development, occurring in the first year of life, where pleasure is centered on oral activities like sucking and biting.

Fixation

A psychological term referring to the persistent focus of an individual's desire or interest on a specific object or idea.