Based on Your Text's Discussion of Scientific Inquiry,the Goals of Psychological

question 74

Multiple Choice

Based on your text's discussion of scientific inquiry,the goals of psychological science include each of the following EXCEPT ________ behavior and mental processes.

• A) explaining
• B) controlling the causes of
• C) synthesizing
• D) predicting

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Definitions:

Popular Belief

A widely held opinion or conviction among a large group of people, regardless of whether it is based on fact or myth.

Slippery Slope Fallacy

A logical fallacy in which a relatively small first step leads to a chain of related events culminating in some significant effect, much like sliding down a slippery slope.

Gambler's Fallacy

A logical fallacy in which one assumes that future probabilities are altered by past events, often seen in gambling when assuming a certain outcome is "due".

Sunk Cost Fallacy

The misconception of valuing a project or investment based on the amount of resources already invested, rather than the prospective future returns.