Which of the following is an important goal of your psychology textbook?
A) to teach you how to be a therapist by using methods of psychology
B) to provide you with an education about the methods of psychological science
C) to help you define normal versus abnormal behavior so you can accurately identify mental illness
D) to help you predict how people will interact in novel situations

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The goal of a psychology textbook is to provide an education about the methods of psychological science, including how to conduct research and evaluate claims. While the other options may also be covered in a psychology textbook, they are not the primary goals.

Which of the Following Is an Important Goal of Your