Hsao-Wei Was Sent to the School Psychologist to Be Tested

question 88

Multiple Choice

Hsao-Wei was sent to the school psychologist to be tested.Based on her IQ score, she was placed in a program for gifted children.This example demonstrates psychology's goal of ________ behavior.

• A)describing
• B)explaining
• C)predicting
• D)changing

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where a person experiences discomfort or distress due to holding conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors simultaneously.

Successful Aging

Maintaining one’s physical health, mental abilities, social competence, and overall satisfaction with life as one gets older.

Cognitive Functioning

Cognitive functioning refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Physical Health

concerns the functional and metabolic efficiency of an individual's body, reflecting the absence of disease and the state of physical well-being.