Professors often think of similar words (synonyms) to help students understand a question and/or to help him or her more fully understand what the question is actually asking. When this happens, the professor is illustrating which function of a theory?
A)appealing to authority
B)explanation
C)labeling the phenomena
D)evoking empathy

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Explanation falls under the function of a theory when it helps clarify or make something understandable, as in the case of using synonyms to ensure comprehension.

Professors Often Think of Similar Words (Synonyms) to Help Students