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Ward, Polacheck, and Beech (2006) summarized a relevant system for theory classification based primarily on the level of generality of focus, and they presented specific epistemic values (e.g., internal coherence) relevant to theory appraisal.
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I would like to thank Martin Lalumière and Tony Ward for useful suggestions and comments on a draft of this Commentary.
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Kingston, D.A. Moving Forward on Hypersexuality. Arch Sex Behav 46, 2257–2259 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-017-1059-5
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