In the 1960s,psychologists Conducted a Study at a Summer Camp

question 210

Multiple Choice

In the 1960s,psychologists conducted a study at a summer camp for 11-year old boys.The researchers in this "Robbers Cave" experiment observed the behaviours of the boys in various competitive and cooperative conditions.This is an illustration of which goal of psychology?

• A)description
• B)understanding
• C)prediction
• D)control

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