Within the field of psychology, the term mental processes refers to
Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
- 2. Psychology Research2h 20m
- 3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
- 4. Sensation and Perception28m
- 5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- 6. Learning1h 26m
- 7. Memory34m
- 8. Cognition37m
- 9. Emotion and Motivation35m
- 10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
- 11. Personality1h 17m
- 12. Social Psychology1h 18m
- 13. Stress and Health41m
- 14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
- 15. Treatment1h 24m
1. Introduction to Psychology
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Chen is interested in studying the effects of physical exercise on levels of concentration. He hypothesizes that aerobic exercise will improve an individual's ability to concentrate on various tasks. Chen is most interested in which goal of psychology?
A
Description
B
Control
C
Explanation
D
Prediction

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Identify the four primary goals of psychology: description, explanation, prediction, and control.
Understand that 'description' involves observing and noting behaviors to provide a clear picture of what is occurring.
Recognize that 'explanation' seeks to understand the causes of behavior and mental processes.
Acknowledge that 'control' involves altering conditions that influence behavior in predictable ways.
Realize that 'prediction' involves identifying the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future, which aligns with Chen's interest in predicting the effects of exercise on concentration.
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