Question

Based on scientific theory of social influence, researchers tested the prediction that a threat to self-esteem increases conformity to peer pressure. The prediction that was tested best illustrates :_______________.

Answer 1

Answer:

a hypothesis

Explanation:

Scientifically speaking, a hypothesis is a proposed idea that must be tested through scientific study and experimentation in order for it to be considered a valid theory. Only if the study can prove that it is correct, it will then become a theory.

For normal non scientific people, like myself, a hypothesis is just an explanation to something that we do not know, but it represents our best educated guess.