The Authors of This Text Present the "Big Theories" of Developmental

Multiple Choice

The authors of this text present the "big theories" of developmental psychopathology.What is the best definition of "big theories"?

A) theories that are most often mentioned in introductory and abnormal psychology courses
B) theories that have been proven valid through experimental research
C) theories that most accurately describe developmental psychopathology
D) theories that have contributed most to the understanding of developmental psychopathology