Which of the Following Is True

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true?

• A) The motivation to try to explain something is at the heart of building a theory.
• B) If a theory makes people uncomfortable then it should be discarded or ignored.
• C) In order for a theory to be valid it must be a perfect description of reality.
• D) Building a theory and evaluating a theory are the same thing.

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Definitions:

Homicide Rates

The frequency or number of occasions where an individual unlawfully kills another person, often used as an indicator of societal violence.

Financial Security

The condition of having stable income or other resources to support a standard of living now and in the foreseeable future.

Death Penalty

A legal punishment where the state executes a person as retribution for a crime deemed deserving of death, often surrounded by moral and legal debates.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, which can result in social stigma.