Jorge is a psychology student who is doing a report on the behaviors kindergarten children demonstrate on the playground
Because he notices that many of the children like to play tag, he takes detailed notes on tag-playing behavior. Which of the goals of psychology did Jorge meet?
a) predict
b) describe
c) influence
d) prove
Answer: b
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