A Model (Or Theory)

question 82

Multiple Choice

A model (or theory) :

• A) is a statement about the causal relationship between variables, based on intuition.
• B) helps explain but cannot predict the relationship between variables.
• C) when expressed as an upward sloping graph, implies an inverse relationship between the variables.
• D) is a simplified description of reality.

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Definitions:

Womanist Theory

A social theory based on the racial and gender-based oppression experienced by Black women and other women of color.

Health Outcomes

The results of medical care and treatment, impacting the quality of life and survival rates of patients.

African American Women

Women who are of African descent living in the United States, a demographic group that may experience unique health, social, and cultural issues.

Intersectionality

A structure that helps comprehend the ways in which elements of an individual's social and political identities intersect to generate various forms of discrimination and advantages.