« previous next »

Author Question: A theory is parsimonious if it a. can predict behavior accurately. b. contains few assumptions. ... (Read 108 times)

yoooooman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jun 21, 2018
A theory is parsimonious if it
 
  a. can predict behavior accurately.
  b. contains few assumptions.
  c. is testable.
  d. is able to stimulate research.

Question 2

People high in need for achievement prefer tasks of intermediate difficulty because
 
  a. such tasks make them look good to others.
  b. such tasks provide the greatest information about the person's ability.
  c. they fear failing at a task that is too easy.
  d. they know they will be unable to perform a difficult task.


carojassy25

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 299
Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.

Did you know?

The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.

The work of Charles Darwin forms the foundation for modern evolutionary theory. The work of Charles Darwin forms the foundation for modern evolutionary theory.
Applying developmental theory to care Applying developmental theory to care
Scent-Tracking Behavior Scent-Tracking Behavior
Bronfenbrenner’s model of the ecological-systems approach to studying development. He suggested that Bronfenbrenner’s model of the ecological-systems approach to studying development. He suggested that
The Triangular Theory of Love The Triangular Theory of Love
CS-US Relationships Predict Conditioning CS-US Relationships Predict Conditioning
Video: Optic Nerve and Optic Disk Animation (Part 1 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library