The predicted outcome of an experiment or an educated guess about what is controlling a behavior is called a(n)
a. theory.
b. law.
c. hypothesis.
d. experiment.
ANSWER: c
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A. Antisocial B. Schizotypal C. Narcissistic D. Dependent
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