The Psychological Goal of Understanding Behavior Is Achieved When

question 320

Multiple Choice

The psychological goal of understanding behavior is achieved when

• A)control over behavior is made possible.
• B)a careful description of behavior is made.
• C)psychologists can explain why a behavioral phenomenon occurs.
• D)empirical evidence is obtained.

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