AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What term is described when an explanation is using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events?
A
Hypothesis
B
Theory
C
Scientific Method
D
Operational Definitions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A theory is an explanation using an integrated set of principles that organizes observations and predicts behaviors or events. Answers will vary. 2. A hypothesis is a testable prediction, often implied by a theory. Answers will vary.

Detailed explanation-2: -Theory: An integrated set of principles that organizes and predicts behavior. Hypothesis: A testable prediction often implied by a theory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Attribution theory is concerned with how ordinary people explain the causes of behavior and events.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scientists use hypotheses and theories to organize their data and explanations. For scientists, a theory is a systematic explanation that can explain existing data and make predictions about what to expect from new data.

Detailed explanation-5: -*Replication-repeating the essence of a research study, usually with different participants in different situations, to see whether the basic finding extends to other participants and circumstances.

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