Mei was sent to the school psychologist to be tested. Based on her IQ scores it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program. This is an example of which goal of psychology?

a) describing behavior
b) explaining behavior
c) predicting behavior
d) controlling behavior

ANS: C, Mei's score served to anticipate (or "predict") her performance in the gifted child program..

Psychology

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If you have a score of X = 75 on an exam, which set of parameters would give you the highest position within the class?

a. ? = 70 and ? = 15 b. ? = 60 and ? = 5 c. ? = 60 and ? = 10 d. ? = 70 and ? = 5

Psychology

A client-centered therapist provides _____ for clients?

A) interpretations B) unconditional positive regard C) defences D) all of the above

Psychology