When Dr. Smith attempts to determine the reasons for female defendants being rated more leniently than male defendants, he is attempting to _____ behavior.
A)describe
B)predict
C)assess
D)explain

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By attempting to determine the reasons for the different ratings given to male and female defendants, Dr. Smith is trying to explain the behavior. Describing behavior involves simply identifying and summarizing it, predicting behavior involves making educated guesses about its future occurrence, and assessing behavior involves evaluating its quality or value.

When Dr Smith Attempts to Determine the Reasons for Female Defendants