While driving home one day,Abdul is in a serious car accident.Several weeks later,he notices that he is still feeling very tense and anxious.He consults with a psychologist,who informs him that it is common for people who have been in a serious accident to have these kinds of feelings.The psychologist goes on to say that often people also have bad dreams and re-experience the trauma,and that Abdul shouldn't be surprised if this happens.The psychologist's comments are most similar to which goal of psychology?

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The psychologist is predicting that Abdul may experience certain symptoms, such as bad dreams and re-experiencing the trauma, based on common patterns observed in people who have been in similar situations.

While Driving Home One Day,Abdul Is in a Serious Car