With Respect to the Goals of Psychology, Understanding Behavior Is

question 90

Multiple Choice

With respect to the goals of psychology, understanding behavior is to applying findings as _____ is to _____.

• A)describing; controlling
• B)explaining; controlling
• C)explaining; describing
• D)controlling; explaining

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Definitions:

Milgram's Experiment

A controversial 1960s study by psychologist Stanley Milgram testing obedience to authority figures, wherein participants were led to believe they were administering electric shocks to others.

Obedience to Authority

The psychological phenomenon where individuals comply with instructions or orders from an authority figure, often studied to understand social influence and power dynamics.

Mild Shock

A low-intensity electric shock that may cause minimal discomfort but is generally not harmful.

Obedience to Authority

The psychological phenomenon where individuals comply with orders from an authority figure, often ignoring their own preferences or moral standards.