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Psychological Theory

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A psychological theory refers to a set of principles or ideas that attempt to explain and predict behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in humans.

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