A Researcher Sets Out to Test the Following Statement: "Adolescents

question 34

Multiple Choice

A researcher sets out to test the following statement: "Adolescents are more likely to start smoking if one or both of their parents smokes." This statement is an example of:

• A) a theory.
• B) an operational definition.
• C) a hypothesis.
• D) experimenter bias.

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Definitions:

Feature Analysis

The process of breaking down and examining the elements or structure of information, often used in cognitive psychology to understand how people recognize patterns and objects.

Processing

In psychology, refers to the operations carried out by the brain to interpret and organize sensory information into meaningful patterns.

Additive

A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it. In another context, it refers to a process or principle involving the addition of elements or quantities.

Subtractive

A process or method that involves removing elements or aspects to simplify or reduce complexity.