Which of the Following Best Represents Psychology's Basic Goals

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents psychology's basic goals?

• A) investigate and treat mental illness
• B) describe, explain, predict, and influence behavior
• C) listen to, counsel, and console people with problems
• D) apply the findings of animal research to abnormal behavior

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Definitions:

Functional Finance

Functional finance is a theoretical approach to fiscal policy which holds that government budgets should be primarily evaluated on their effects on the economy rather than on principles of borrowing and debt.

Federal Budget

The annual financial statement presenting the government's proposed revenues and spending for a financial year.

Crowding In

An economic situation where increased government spending leads to an increase in private sector investment.

Crowding Out

A phenomenon where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector investment due to higher interest rates.