Which of the following scientific standards for evaluating personality theories ascertains whether a theory does a good job of explaining all of the facts and observations within its domain?

A. Comprehensiveness
B. Parsimony
C. Heuristic value
D. Compatibility and integration across domains and levels


Answer: A

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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