Which goal of psychology is illustrated by a psychologist seeking to discover why sociopaths tend to repeat their destructive behaviors?

a. understanding
b. prediction
c. description
d. control

a

Psychology

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding the postconventional level of moral development?

a) It is not necessarily attained by all adults. b) It includes the good boy-nice girl orientation. c) It requires cognitive ability at the formal operational level. d) It includes weighing moral alternatives and involves making ethical decisions.

Psychology

Which of the following cognitive skills is needed for mature self-regulation?

A) knowledge of the I-self and me-self B) occasional self-monitoring C) self-assessment D) inability to change one's behavior or strategies

Psychology