Imagine a research area in psychology where there are several seemingly conflicting findings and theories. You develop a new theory that resolves these conflicts and explains the findings of this area within a single broad framework. Your theory best demonstrates which characteristic of a good theory?
A) Your theory conforms to the law of parsimony.
B) Your theory's predictions are supported by previous research.
C) Your theory conforms to the law of simplicity.
D) Your theory organizes information in a meaningful way.
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