Mei was sent to the school psychologist to be tested. Based on her IQ scores, it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program. This is an example of which goal of psychology?

a) describing behavior
b) explaining behavior
c) predicting behavior
d) controlling behavior


ANS: c

Psychology

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