The following multiple-choice questions (MCQs) have been designed to assess your understanding of the four key goals of psychology: to describe, to explain, to predict, and to control/change. You can attempt these MCQs on goals of psychology and send your answers to the email address provided at the end. Our assessment team will promptly send you the answer key upon receiving your email. Best of luck!
1. As one of the goals of psychology, description can be illustrated by
A. developing a treatment plan for depression.
B. explaining reasons behind development of phobias.
C. identifying the symptoms of depression in individuals.
D. anticipating impact of workload stress work-life balance.
2. Which of the following represents explanation as a key goal of psychology?
A. Exploring the causes of anxiety experienced by individuals
B. Presuming reaction of individuals during a stressful situation
C. Developing strategies to deal with acute psychological disorders
D. Recording symptoms of depression in individuals during tense times
3. Which of the following describes control as a goal of psychology?
A. Identifying reason behind a behavior.
B. Observing and recording behaviors patterns.
C. Using psychological principles to influence behavior.
D. Anticipating behavior of an individual in a given situation.
4. Which of the following reflects prediction as a goal of psychology?
A. Forecasting a person’s reaction based on Zodiac signs.
B. Expecting a candidate to remain composed during a job interview.
C. Foretelling life longevity of a person using the science of palmistry.
D. Anticipating the success of a person based on dream interpretations.
5. All of the following reflect prediction as a goal of psychology EXCEPT
A. preparing for a challenging conversation with a supervisor.
B. anticipating a competitor’s firm stance in an upcoming debate.
C. waiting for someone to decide whether to join the team or not.
D. predicting someone will perform exceptionally well under pressure.
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