A teacher tells the school psychologist that Kate is late to class, does not turn in her homework, squirms around a lot in her seat, and swings her feet constantly. This is an example of which goal of psychology?

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

ANS: A, We only know WHAT she is doing, so that is a description of her behavior.

Psychology

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a. genes. b. amino acids. c. chromosomes. d. proteins.

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