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What is the primary focus of explanation in psychology?
What is the primary focus of explanation in psychology?
- Modifying behaviors to improve academic success
- Predicting future behavior based on past experiences
- Understanding the reasons behind observed behaviors (correct)
- Controlling undesirable behaviors through rewards
In the context of the text, what is prediction in psychology mainly concerned with?
In the context of the text, what is prediction in psychology mainly concerned with?
- Assessing the impact of undesirable factors on behavior
- Examining the relationship between intelligence and academic performance
- Rewarding positive behavior to encourage learning potential
- Determining future outcomes based on existing research (correct)
Which term in psychology refers to changing undesirable behaviors to desirable ones?
Which term in psychology refers to changing undesirable behaviors to desirable ones?
- Explanation
- Control (correct)
- Reflection
- Prediction
What technique did Wilhelm Wundt develop to examine mental experiences scientifically?
What technique did Wilhelm Wundt develop to examine mental experiences scientifically?
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What was the establishment that marked the beginning of psychology as a distinct scientific field?
What was the establishment that marked the beginning of psychology as a distinct scientific field?
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Which of the following is NOT a goal of psychology?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of psychology?
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What does the term 'description' refer to in the context of psychology?
What does the term 'description' refer to in the context of psychology?
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Which of the following is an example of a covert behavior?
Which of the following is an example of a covert behavior?
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What does the term 'behavior' refer to in psychology?
What does the term 'behavior' refer to in psychology?
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Which of the following questions would be addressed by the 'description' goal of psychology?
Which of the following questions would be addressed by the 'description' goal of psychology?
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