A theory is best defined as a

A. set of concepts and propositions used to control developmental outcomes.
B. set of concepts and propositions intended to describe and explain some aspect of experience.
C. factual description of developmental phenomena.
D. series of systematic tests of all available hypotheses.


Answer: B

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