Benjamin Is a Social Psychologist Who Studies Marriage

Multiple Choice

Benjamin is a social psychologist who studies marriage. He believes that marital satisfaction has two components: the ability to trust one's partner and a belief that one can be a good spouse. He conducts a study to test his ideas. Assuming that his data match his theory, which of the following statements should he make?

A) "The data prove my theory."
B) "My theory is generalizable."
C) "The data provide support for my theory."
D) "The data complicate my theory."