The statement, "A pleasant fragrance increases ratings of job applicants because the scent creates a positive emotional state in the interviewer" is an example of a:
A) Law
B) Description of behavior.
C) Prediction of behavior.
D) Theory of behavior.

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This statement is an example of a theory of behavior because it proposes an explanation for how a specific factor (a pleasant fragrance) influences a particular outcome (increased ratings of job applicants) by affecting the emotional state of the interviewer.

The Statement, "A Pleasant Fragrance Increases Ratings of Job Applicants