Which of the goals of psychology is represented by the following scenario:%0D%0A%0D%0AA psychologist examines the possible causes for a patient's fear of heights.%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0Aprediction%0D%0Aprediction%0D%0A%0D%0Adescription%0D%0Adescription%0D%0A%0D%0Aexplanation%0D%0Aexplanation%0D%0A%0D%0Ainfluence

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The scenario where a psychologist examines the possible causes for a patient's fear of heights represents the goal of explanation in psychology. This goal involves understanding the underlying reasons or causes for behavior or psychological phenomena.