Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage. He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse. This is known as:
A)a theory.
B)a hypothesis.
C)data.
D)research.

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The statement describes a theoretical perspective on marital satisfaction, which is the idea that it has two components. A theory is a broader explanation of a phenomenon that includes explanations for why it occurs and how it works. This description fits the statement better than the other options. A hypothesis typically refers to a specific prediction about a phenomenon that is being tested. Data refers to the information collected through research. Research, while related to this statement, does not specifically address the theoretical perspective being described.

Benjamin Is a Social Psychologist Who Studies Marriage