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Describe the goals of Psychology

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1. Describe

  • To precisely identify and classify behaviours and mental processes
  • Involves recording behaviour using various tools

2. Explain

  • To understand the causes of behaviour through meaningful explanation of facts 
  • Involves the use of standardized tests 
  • Behaviour observed in most people can be generalized

3. Predict

  • To predict how given conditions will lead to a particular behaviour and mental processes. 
  • Involves knowledge of possible outcomes

4. Control

  • To mould behaviour in a particular direction 
  • Involves the use of psychological principles and psychotherapeutic techniques


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