A clinical psychologist notes that an unusually large number of obese people are depressed or anxious, and she offers an explanation that excess weight causes emotional disorders. Her explanation is a(n)

A) hypothesis.
B) theory.
C) opinion.
D) fact.

Emotional Disorders

Mental health conditions that affect a person's mood, thinking, and behavior, often characterized by excessive or inappropriate emotions.

Obese People

Individuals who have an excessive amount of body fat, often defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.