Which of the following is the correct order which psychologists use in studying a particular behavior?
A) describe, explain, predict, control
B) explain, describe, predict, control
C) predict, describe, explain, control
D) describe, predict, explain, control

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The correct order psychologists use in studying a particular behavior is to first describe the behavior, followed by explaining why it occurs, then predicting when it will occur and finally finding ways to control or modify the behavior if necessary. This is described as the four goals of psychology: description, explanation, prediction, and control. Therefore, option A is the correct order in which psychologists study a particular behavior.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Order Which Psychologists