One of the goals of psychology is to predict future behavior or mental processes. Which of the following scenar best illustrates this goal?
A The psychologist measures Michael's heart rate and bodily functions to better describe his
behavior
B. The psychologist helps Michael develop strategies to manage his anxiety levels so he can
focus on the game
C. The psychologist tells Michael that his basketball performance will improve when his anxiety
levels are moderated
D. After careful research, the psychologist explains that Michael's intense feelings of anxiety are
hindering his basketball performance.

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?