Your Text States That,"By Carefully Observing What Happens … We

question 244

Multiple Choice

Your text states that,"By carefully observing what happens … we can figure out the laws governing those events.In turn,we can use these laws to make predictions about what might happen,and we can then experiment to see whether those predictions come true." Which of these sequences reflects the order in which the goals of psychology are mentioned in this passage?

• A) explanation - description - prediction
• B) explanation - prediction - description
• C) description - prediction - explanation
• D) description - prediction - control

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Definitions:

Downward Communication

Information flow from the higher levels of a hierarchy to the lower levels, typically used for instructions, performance feedback, and policy announcements.

Organizational Goals

The objectives or targets that an organization aims to achieve, which guide its operations and strategy.

Informal Networks

Informal networks refer to the social connections and channels of communication within an organization that are not officially designated or structured but play a crucial role in information flow and collaboration.

Downward Communication

A form of organizational communication that flows from higher levels of the hierarchy (such as managers) to lower levels (like employees), often used to provide instructions, feedback, or information about decisions.