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13 Cards in this Set
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Comprehensiveness
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A theory that encompasses and accounts for a wider range and diversity of data. A good theory should meet this test.
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Precision and Testability
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A test that contains constructs that are clearly and explicitly defined.
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Relational Statements/Propositions
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Statements that are consistent and logically related to one another.
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Precision
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The hypotheses must be capable of being studied empirically. They must be linked at some point with external reality.
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Testability
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The link between conceptualization and observation is accomplished by means of operational definitions.
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Parsimony
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A theory should contain only those constructs, relational statements and assumptions necessary for the explanation of the phenomena within its domain.
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Empirical Validity
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Making observations to determine if the investigator's predictions are accuarte.
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Heuristic Value
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This stimulated and provokes investigators to do further teorizing and research.
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Applied Value
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Leads to new approaches to the solution of people's problems.
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Personality
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A relatively eduring pattern of A/N, B, and C (ABC) that gives uniqueness to the person's adaptation to his/her environment.
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A - Affect
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Emotions; often placed together with "needs" (What's in the heart)
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B - Behavior
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specific actions
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C - Cognition
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mental processes - thoughts, beliefs memories, judgement, perception, expectations. (What's in the head)
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