Dr Harris Has Created an Academic Performance Enhancement Program Designed

question 163

Multiple Choice

Dr. Harris has created an academic performance enhancement program designed to help children who are struggling in school. Results from his research reveal that the program is effective at improving children's grades. Dr. Harris's work is most consistent with which goal of psychology?

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

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Definitions:

Mechanism Design

A field in economics and game theory that seeks to create economic mechanisms or incentives to achieve desired objectives, often optimizing resource allocation.

Behavioral Economics

A branch of economics that uses the insights of psychology and economics to investigate decision making.

Lack of Information

A situation where individuals or entities do not have sufficient knowledge to make informed decisions.

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