The statement "Many students likely fear taking the research methods course" is an example of ________ behavior; the statement "The fear of taking the research methods course is caused by unfounded gossip" is an example of _________ behavior.
A)describing; explaining
B)describing; predicting
C)explaining; predicting
D)predicting; explaining

Question

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The first statement describes a behavior by stating what many students likely feel. The second statement explains the behavior by providing a reason for the fear.

The Statement "Many Students Likely Fear Taking the Research Methods