Which of the Following Correctly Lists the Four Goals of Psychology

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly lists the four goals of psychology?

• A) Observe, interpret, correlate, replicate
• B) Monitor, survey, associate, experiment
• C) Describe, predict, explain, control
• D) Extract, inventory, analyze, change

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Definitions:

Social Origin

The background, including factors like class, race, and ethnicity, from which an individual comes, influencing their place in society.

Differential Reinforcement Theory

A psychological theory that suggests behavior is either encouraged or discouraged through rewards and punishments, and can be applied to understanding criminal behavior.

Shoplifting

The process of shoplifting involves removing items from a commercial business without compensating for them.

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that deviance arises from a disjunction between societal goals and the means available to achieve them.