Question

A psychologist whose goal is to explain a behavior will __________.
a. record descriptions as objectively as possible
b. discuss why a behavior has occurred
c. hypothesize and predict future behavior
d. suggest why a behavior occurs

Answer 1

Answer: a. record descriptions as objectively as possible

Explanation:

A psychologist whose goal is to describe behavior will record descriptions as objectively as possible. The reason is that psychology's main aim is to observe and record the behavior. In order to study the behaviour accurately the psychologist has to be objective because behaviour is observable, no personal opinion, suggestions or discussions should be involved.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. suggest why a behavior occurs

Explanation:

The test said A was incorrect and that D was correct