"The Goal of Scientific Psychology Should Be to Predict and Control

question 257

Multiple Choice

"The goal of scientific psychology should be to predict and control behaviour that benefits society." This statement is associated with which psychologist?

• A)Freud
• B)Washburn
• C)Watson
• D)Rogers

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Definitions:

Oldest Old

The term "oldest old" refers to individuals who are 85 years old and above, representing the fastest-growing segment of the elderly population in many countries.

Secondary Aging

Aging processes that result from disease and bodily abuse and disuse and are often preventable.

Tertiary Aging

Refers to the decline in physical and cognitive function that can occur in some individuals in very old age, beyond the normal effects of primary and secondary aging.

Programmed Aging

A theory suggesting aging is a result of genetically programmed physiological mechanisms that control life span and deterioration processes.