Maggie was sent to the school psychologist for an intelligence test.Based on the results of that test,it was decided that she would do well in the gifted child program.This is an example of which goal of psychology?
A) Describing behavior
B) Explaining behavior
C) Predicting behavior
D) Controlling behavior

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The goal of predicting behavior involves using current knowledge and information to make educated guesses about future behavior. In this case, based on Maggie's intelligence test results, the psychologist predicted that she would do well in the gifted child program.

Maggie Was Sent to the School Psychologist for an Intelligence