Dr. Tremblay is a clinical psychologist who notes that an unusually large number of depressed or anxious people tend to gain weight. She offers an explanation that the hormones associated with stress lead to changes in metabolism that causes weight gain. What is the term for her explanation?
A) a variable
B) an educated opinion
C) a verifiable fact
D) a theory
Correct Answer:
Verified
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Q4: What is a theory
A) a system of interrelated
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