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QuizMultiple Choice

Descriptive Research — Unit test

Question 11 • MO-Psychology

A psychologist whose goal is to describe a behavior will __________.

Answer
A
record descriptions as objectively as possible
B
discuss why a behavior has occurred
C
hypothesize or predict future behavior
D
give tips to control unwanted behavior

Explanation

A psychologist who aims to describe behavior observes and records what happens as objectively as possible. Explaining why it occurred is a different goal, as is predicting future behavior or suggesting ways to change it. Therefore, the correct choice is “record descriptions as objectively as possible.”

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