Determining the Cause of Behavior Is an Important Goal of Behavioral

question 22

Multiple Choice

Determining the cause of behavior is an important goal of behavioral science because:

• A)behavior cannot be altered unless the cause is known.
• B)predicting behavior necessitates a need to know the exact cause of the behavior.
• C)without knowing the cause of a specific behavior, there is always the risk of generating an erroneous description.
• D)it adds to the credibility of the scientist involved in behavioral research.

---

Definitions:

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a complex organic chemical that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, such as muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.

Buoyancy

The force that causes objects to float in a fluid by displacing a volume of fluid whose weight equals the object's weight.

Adaptation

The process by which organisms become better suited to their environment through genetic changes over generations.

Gravity

The natural force of attraction exerted by a celestial body, such as Earth, upon objects, drawing them toward its center.