The entire class in unison stated the four goals of Psychology are to describe, explain, predict and change behavior.
Explanation:
Psychology is the <em>study of the mind and an individual's behavior</em>. It has 4 main goals by which it is governed:
Describe: this is simply describing in order to further understand behavior and begin to differentiate normal from abnormal behavior. This is generally done by observing without intervening and reporting.
Explain: trying to explain the observed behavior to understand it in order to begin developing theories about it.
Predict: once the behavior is further understood, predictions about it can begin, in order to be ready for it.
Change: this is done in order to help the individual make a difference in different aspects of his/her life, striving to a more constructive and fulfilling life.
