Mei Was Sent to the School Psychologist to Be Tested

question 175

Multiple Choice

Mei was sent to the school psychologist to be tested. Based on her IQ scores it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program. This is an example of which goal of psychology?

• A) describing behavior
• B) explaining behavior
• C) predicting behavior
• D) controlling behavior

---

Definitions:

Robert Cialdini

A psychologist recognized for their contributions to understanding persuasion, adherence, and negotiating practices.

Foot-in-the-Door Technique

A persuasion strategy where a small request is made first to increase the likelihood of compliance with a larger request later.

Reciprocity Norm

The expectation that people will respond favorably to each other by returning benefits for benefits, and responding with either indifference or hostility to harms.

Self-Perception

An individual's understanding and assessment of their own personality, characteristics, and abilities.