Dr. Forman is a school psychologist who has been asked to observe a disruptive student. After her observation, she writes, "Bobby appeared to have a great deal of difficulty listening to the lessons being taught. He had particular difficulty with the math lesson, and began distracting the students who were sitting next to him by pinching and hitting them." Dr. Forman's observations are most consistent with which goal of psychology?
A)Description
B)Understanding
C)Prediction
D)Control

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dr. Forman's observations are focused on describing Bobby's behavior during the lessons, specifically noting his difficulty in listening and his disruptive actions, which aligns with the goal of description in psychology.

Dr Forman Is a School Psychologist Who Has Been Asked