One of the goals of psychology is to predict future behavior or mental processes. which of the following scenarios best illustrates this goal? a. the psychologist measures michael’s heart rate and bodily functions to better describe his behavior. b. the psychologist 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.

The correct answer is C. The psychologist tells Michael that his basketball performance will improve when his anxiety levels are moderated.

Explanation:

In psychology, there are mainly four goals in terms of behavior and mental processes this includes describing, explaining, modifying and predicting. In the case of prediction as mentioned in the text, this aims at foreshadowing or predicting behavior or mental processes usually because patterns in behavior can be determined or changes in behavior or mental processes are expected.

From the options presented the one that shows this goal of psychology is "The psychologist tells Michael that his basketball performance will improve when his anxiety levels are moderated" because in this case, the psychologist uses the knowledge he has about Michael's behavior and mental processes to foreshadow changes in behavior in relation to performance in the future which occurs in prediction.