While driving home one day,Joe meets with a serious auto 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 such accidents to have these kinds of feelings.The psychologist goes on to say that oftentimes these people experience subsequent bad dreams where they re-experience the trauma,and that Joe shouldn't be surprised if this happens.The psychologist's comments best illustrate which goal of psychology?
A) prediction
B) understanding
C) description
D) influence
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