The goals of psychology are to _______________?

Correct answer: B. describe, predict, understand, and control behavior

  • A. develop effective methods of psychotherapy.
  • B. describe, predict, understand, and control behavior
  • C. explain the functioning of the human mind.
  • D. compare, analyze and control human behavior

Explanation

The standard goals of psychology are to describe behavior, explain or understand it, predict when it may occur, and control or influence it. Developing therapy methods is an application of psychology, not its complete set of goals.

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