Psychology / Unit 1 Psych 0035 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Theory
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The idea
A theory is a well-tested explanation that organizes many observations and generates new predictions.
In practice
Classical conditioning organizes findings from dogs, infants, and chemotherapy patients, and predicts new results in each.
Where people slip
In science, theory does not mean guess. A guess that has never been tested is a hypothesis at best.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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