A Psychologist Advises a Petroleum Company on Selecting Offshore Oil

question 44

Multiple Choice

A psychologist advises a petroleum company on selecting offshore oil rig workers likely to comply with safety regulations. The psychologist is pursuing psychology's goal of:

• A)description.
• B)prediction.
• C)explanation.
• D)control.

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Definitions:

Hospices

Specialized care facilities or services that provide support and care for those in the final phase of a terminal illness, focusing on comfort and quality of life.

Outpatient Surgeries

Surgical procedures that do not require the patient to stay overnight in a hospital, allowing for recovery at home.

Older and Sicker

A phrase referring to the demographic trend where populations are aging and experiencing more chronic health conditions or illnesses as a result.

Hospice Patients

Individuals receiving palliative care focusing on relief from symptoms and stress of a serious illness, often in the final stage of their life.