When a Psychologist Uses the Term Scientific Theory, He or She

question 100

Multiple Choice

When a psychologist uses the term scientific theory, he or she is referring to something that

• A) is guaranteed to be true.
• B) explains a wide range of observations.
• C) is no more or less plausible than any other theory.
• D) is an educated guess.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

An emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worry, or nervousness, usually regarding a forthcoming event or a result that is unpredictable.

Mood Disorders

Mood disorders are a category of psychiatric disorders characterized by a disturbance in a person's mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Mindfulness-Based Interventions

Therapeutic approaches that incorporate mindfulness techniques to improve mental and physical wellbeing.

Cognitive Reactivity

The extent to which a negative mood can trigger patterns of negative thinking, commonly evaluated in depression research.