A Useful Theory Is One That Does All of the Following

question 442

Multiple Choice

A useful theory is one that does all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) furthering the understanding of behavior.
• B) allowing predictions to be made.
• C) ensuring statistical significance in an experiment.
• D) stimulating new research.

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Definitions:

Alfred Adler

An Austrian medical doctor, psychotherapist, and founder of the school of individual psychology known for his theories on the importance of feelings of inferiority.

Trait Theorists

Psychologists who study personality, focusing on the identification and classification of consistent behavioral patterns or traits.

Music Preference

An individual's tendency to favor certain types of music over others.

Spotlight Effect

The cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate how much others notice their appearance, behaviors, or mistakes.