Which of the Following Is an Example of a Psychologist's

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a psychologist's attempt to predict behavior?

• A) conducting an experiment to test a theory about teenage sexual behavior
• B) determining whether a job applicant is likely to perform well on the job
• C) implementing a curriculum shown to reduce high school dropout rates
• D) surveying college students about their drinking habits

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