An explanation for how and why variables are related to each other is known as:

A) a hypothesis.
B) research.
C) a case study.
D) a theory.


Answer: D) a theory.

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c. burnout. d. alienation.

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When following the scientific method, psychologists usually begin a study by:

A) formulating a research question. B) testing a hypothesis. C) calculating correlations. D) modifying theories.

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Very few theorists agree that sexual orientation is a continuous variable rather than a categorical variable—that is, there are no natural cutoff points that would easily separate people into categories such as "heterosexual" or "homosexual."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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At what point in the embryonic stage of prenatal development does the nervous system begin to function?

A. 2nd week B. 5th week C. 4th week D. 8th week

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