Which of the following definitions best explains the idea of a theory?
A) "Mental maps" that make sense of information and decisional processes
B) Mental formulations of objects or events
C) Aspects of reality that can be consciously sensed
D) A purposeful set of assumptions that identify relationships between concepts

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A theory is a purposeful set of assumptions that identify relationships between concepts, used to explain and predict phenomena. It is not simply a mental map or formulation, nor is it restricted to aspects of reality that can be sensed.

Which of the Following Definitions Best Explains the Idea of a Theory