Which of the Following Best Represents Psychology's Basic Goals

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents psychology's basic goals?

• A) investigate and treat mental illness
• B) describe, explain, predict, and influence behavior
• C) listen to, counsel, and console people with problems
• D) apply the findings of animal research to abnormal behavior

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Definitions:

Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire

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