One of the goals of psychology is to predict future behavior or mental processes. Which of the following scenarios best illustrates this goal?

Prediction means using what is known to anticipate a future behavior or mental process. The psychologist predicts that Michael’s basketball performance will improve if his anxiety is moderated, so choice C best illustrates prediction. Measuring bodily functions describes behavior, while explaining how anxiety hinders performance addresses explanation.

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