Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Theory

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a theory?

• A)Glass is fragile.
• B)Hot air rises.
• C)Gasoline has a very strong odor.
• D)Helium balloons float because helium is less dense than air.

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Definitions:

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Operant Conditioning

A training approach in which behavior intensity is changed through rewards or discouragements.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves using unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Classical Conditioning

A method of conditioning in which the pairing of two stimuli results in a response initially elicited by the second stimulus being evoked by the first stimulus after repeated associations.