Identify a true statement about theories.
A. They always agree with the intuitive explanations that people develop in their daily lives.
B. They are translations of hypotheses into specific procedures.
C. They are predictions stated in a way that allows them to be tested.
D. They vary in their breadth and level of detail.
Answer: D
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