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What is the primary objective of psychology?

To describe human behaviour (correct)
To improve mental health
To explain human relationships
To predict human behaviour

What is the purpose of explaining behaviour in psychology?

To shed light on why we act or respond in particular ways (correct)
To predict future behaviour
To label and categorize behaviour
To improve cognitive processes

What is the third objective of psychology?

Explanation
Description
Prediction (correct)
Categorization

What is the first step in making sense of human behaviour?

Describing the behaviour (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of describing behaviour in psychology?

To differentiate between typical and atypical behaviours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What comes after explaining behaviour in the objectives of psychology?

Prediction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of modifying one's behaviours according to psychology's fourth purpose?

To improve day-to-day functioning and achieve beneficial life improvements (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of psychology deals with the assessment and management of psychological issues?

Clinical psychology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of occupational psychology?

To enhance business via the growth and care of employees (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the study of forensic psychology focus on?

How crime affects both the individual and the larger community (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of counselling psychology?

To assist with difficult emotional problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of educational psychology?

To develop and enhance learning for kids, schools, and their larger communities (A) Signup and view all the answers