If a Psychologist's Goal Is to Describe Behavior or Mental

question 144

Multiple Choice

If a psychologist's goal is to describe behavior or mental processes, he or she might conduct an) study.

• A)experimental
• B)descriptive
• C)inferential
• D)correlational

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Definitions:

Primary Group

Small social groups characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships, such as those among family, close friends, and peers.

Social Ties

The connections and relationships between individuals that form the fabric of society, providing support, community, and social interaction.

Different Activities

A range of tasks or actions that vary in nature, purpose, or context.

Structures of Authority

The organized framework or system by which power and control are exercised in a society, organization, or group.