Control Is an Objective of Psychological Science

question 42

Multiple Choice

Control is an objective of psychological science. In this context, control refers to

• A) our ability to manipulate conditions that affect behavior in order to change behavior.
• B) our ability to override peoples' free will and make them do what we want them to do.
• C) our ability to explain the effects of extraneous factors on behavior.
• D) our ability to give a complete description of what a certain behavior looks like.

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Definitions:

Mental Disorders

Mental disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life and create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by behaviors aimed at preventing weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Anorexia Nervosa

A mental health disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to severe weight loss and health complications.

Life-Threatening

A term used to describe diseases, conditions, or situations that pose a serious risk to an individual's health and have the potential to result in death.