A Psychologist Is Developing a Theoretical Explanation About a Behavior

question 100

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is developing a theoretical explanation about a behavior.To which goal of psychology are theoretical explanations important?

• A) control
• B) prediction
• C) understanding
• D) description

Identify dependent and independent variables in experimental research.

Understand the concept of experimental and control groups.

Differentiate between dependent and independent variables and their roles in experiments.

Recognize the role of placebo groups in experimental research.

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