Page 51 2.3. Research 101: Choosing Your Method Identify whether or not the following statements are theories. Theories The rate of maternal mortality is higher in the United States than in other developed countries. Press Space to open Having a social support network lessens the likelihood that people who lose their job will become unemployed. Press Space to open Social movements thrive in environments where there are resources available to key actors. Press Space to open Society is a highly complex, balanced system in which each part works to contribute to the whole. Press Space to open Not Theories