Four Goals of Psychology

Published on Nov 18, 2015

This is a short explanation of the Four Goals of Psychology for Ivy Tech Community College in East Chicago Indiana.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Four Goals of Psychology

Chapter 1 Quick Review
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Four Goals

  • Describe
  • Explain
  • Predict
  • Control
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Describe

Accurately detail what is going on with "just the facts".

Explain

Why do things happen in the way that they do?

Predict

When will it happen again? Will it happen again?
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Control

What makes it more or less likely to happen?
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Four Goals

  • Describe
  • Explain
  • Predict
  • Control
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