Some Have Suggested That the Relationship Between Hassles and Stress

Multiple Choice

Some have suggested that the relationship between hassles and stress, as demonstrated by the Hassles Scale, might actually be better explained by the fact that some of the symptoms noted may reflect symptoms of a psychological disorder such as depression. This is an important reminder of the value of ________.

A) ruling out rival hypotheses
B) replicability
C) Occam's Razor
D) extraordinary claims