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Goals of Psychology

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What are the four major goals of psychology?

Describe, explain, predict, and influence (correct)

Observe, record, analyze, and conclude

Describe, explain, predict, and analyze

Describe, explain, predict, and control

What is the primary objective of describing behavior in psychology?

To distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior (correct)

To predict future behavior

To explain the reasons behind behavior

To control or change behavior

Why do psychologists attempt to explain behavior?

To make predictions about future behavior

To provide answers on why people behave in a certain way (correct)

To describe behavior in different situations

To influence or change behavior

What is the purpose of making predictions in psychology?

To form a pattern of behavior and better understand the underlying causes Signup and view all the answers

What is a major focus of psychology, aside from treating mental illnesses and enhancing well-being?

Changing or controlling human behavior Signup and view all the answers

Through which methods do psychologists expound on the reasons behind human behavior?

A series of rigorous tests, scientific experiments, and observations Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists attempt to do after describing a behavior?

Explain why people behave in a certain way Signup and view all the answers

What do psychologists aim to form by analyzing past observed behavior?

A pattern of behavior and a better understanding of the underlying causes Signup and view all the answers

What is the fourth goal of psychology?

To influence or change behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is gained by distinguishing between normal and abnormal behavior?

A clearer perspective of human and animal behavior Signup and view all the answers