goals of psychology Flashcards

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to explain

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to describe behavior

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to predict

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to control/change

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researchers have recently identified a gene that predisposes certain individuals to addiction

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describe or explain

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some developmental psychologists believe that a much larger number of playground accidents will occur this year among young children who watch marvel movies

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predict

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surveys show that women who graduate from university earn as much money per year as men who graduate from high school

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describe or explain

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