Question

Professor Knight started his lecture today by presenting the four main goals of psychology. He asked the students to repeat them out loud. The entire class in unison stated the four goals of psychology are to _____ behavior.

Answer 1

Answer:

The entire class in unison stated the four goals of Psychology are to describe, explain, predict and change behavior.

Explanation:

Psychology is the study of the mind and an individual's behavior. It has 4 main goals by which it is governed:

1. 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.
2. Explain: trying to explain the observed behavior to understand it in order to begin developing theories about it.
3. Predict: once the behavior is further understood, predictions about it can begin, in order to be ready for it.
4. 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.