A school psychologist suggests that Timmy's reluctance to speak up in class is due to the fact that his peers in the second grade laughed at him when he made a mistake several weeks ago. This is a demonstration of which goal of psychology?

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The psychologist is explaining why Timmy is reluctant to speak up in class by linking his behavior to a past event, which aligns with the goal of explanation in psychology.

A School Psychologist Suggests That Timmy's Reluctance to Speak Up