Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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How does a psychologist determine the cause of a behavior?

  1. By studying the behavior in different contexts

  2. By asking questions about the behavior

  3. By observing the behavior in different situations

  4. By assessing the person’s thoughts and feelings

The correct answer is: By observing the behavior in different situations

A psychologist would determine the cause of a behavior by observing the behavior in different situations. This allows them to gather more information and see if the behavior is consistent or triggers in certain environments. Studying the behavior in different contexts or observing the behavior in different situations is a better way of determining the cause than just asking questions. By observing the behavior, a psychologist can also see the person's thoughts and feelings, but this is not the only method used. Asking questions about the behavior may provide some insight, but it may also be biased and not as reliable as observing the behavior.

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