Understanding the conditions under which a given behaviour occurs enables researchers to state the causes of the behaviour. This is a requirement of the goal of
A) influence.
B) description.
C) prediction.
D) explanation.

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Understanding the conditions under which a behavior occurs leads to an explanation of the behavior. The goal of explanation is to identify the causes of a behavior, which can only be accomplished by understanding the underlying conditions that give rise to it. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Understanding the Conditions Under Which a Given Behaviour Occurs Enables