Which of the Following Goals of Science Is the Most

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following goals of science is the most important for changing behavior?

• A)Description
• B)Prediction
• C)Determination of cause
• D)Explanation

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Definitions:

Harlow

Refers to Harry Harlow, an American psychologist best known for his maternal-separation and social isolation experiments on rhesus monkeys, which highlighted the importance of care-giving and companionship in social and cognitive development.

Stimulus-Seeking Behavior

Actions taken by individuals to seek out stimulation or novelty, often to keep the level of arousal or excitement at an optimal level.

Novelty and Complexity

Refers to the quality or state of being new, unusual, or original, combined with the state or quality of being intricate or complicated.

Getting Things Done

A time management method, described in a book by David Allen, that emphasizes moving items from the mind by recording them externally and breaking them into actionable work items.