Steve Has Been Feeling Depressed Lately and Decides to Visit

question 21

Multiple Choice

Steve has been feeling depressed lately and decides to visit a psychologist,Dr.Katz,for some assistance.After that Steve's relationship with his girlfriend recently ended,Dr.Katz begins to think that perhaps Steve's depression has been caused by this recently ended relationship.Dr.Katz's speculations are most similar to which goal of psychology?

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

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Definitions:

Experiment

An experimental method conducted to explore a new finding, verify a theory, or prove an established truth.

Coincidental Occurrence

An event or circumstance that occurs at the same time by chance but without any causal connection.

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists, often due to cognitive biases.

Predictive Accuracy

The degree to which a forecast or prediction correctly anticipates future events or outcomes.