Explain the difference between a scientific theory and an assumption in personality?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: A theory is scientific if and only if it is falsifiable—it is testable to show it is correct or wrong.
Learning Objective: 2-1: Identify the scientific foundation as they apply to the study of personality.
Cognitive Domain: Comprehension
Answer Location: Science and the Scientific Method
Difficulty Level: Medium
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