Which of the following are FALSE regarding the role of theories in psychology? 1. Facts have to be integrated in terms of theoretical explanations 2. Theories are statements of what rather than why 3. Theories are capable of accounting for multiple facts, but cannot predict what might happen in novel situations 4. All of the above
Correct answer: C. 2 & 3
- A. 1 & 2
- B. 1 & 3
- C. 2 & 3
- D. 4
Explanation
Statement 2 is false because theories explain why events occur, not merely what occurs, while statement 3 is false because theories can generate predictions about novel situations. Statement 1 is true, so the false statements are 2 and 3.
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