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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #54299 Behavioural psychology
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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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Behavioural  psychology  is  the  study  of  the  connection  between  our  minds  and  our  .  Sometimes  you  will  hear  behavioural  psychology  referred  to  as  behaviourism.  The  researchers  and  scientists  who  study  behavioural  psychology  are  trying  to  understand  why  we  behave  the  way  we  do  and  they  are  concerned  with    patterns  in  our  actions  and  behaviours.  The  hope  is  that  if  we  can  use  behavioural  psychology  to  help  us    how  humans  will  behave,  we  can  build  better  habits  as  individuals,  create  better  products  as  companies,  and  develop  better  living  space  as  

discovery predict share project discovering behaviour communities

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Correct answer: behaviour

Explanation: The word 'behaviour' fits grammatically as it is a noun that aligns with the subject of the sentence, which discusses the connection between minds and actions. It maintains the context of the study of behavioural psychology.

Meaning: 'Behaviour' refers to the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.

Wrong options:

  • discovery: 'Discovery' is a noun that refers to the act of finding something, which does not fit the context of the connection between minds and actions.
  • predict: 'Predict' is a verb that means to say what will happen in the future, which does not grammatically fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • project: 'Project' is a noun that refers to a planned undertaking, which does not relate to the connection being discussed.
  • communities: 'Communities' is a plural noun that refers to groups of people living together, which does not fit the singular context of the connection between minds and actions.
  • discovering: 'Discovering' is a gerund that refers to the act of finding out, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • share: 'Share' is a verb that means to have a portion of something with others, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.
Correct answer: discovering

Explanation: The term 'discovering' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it acts as a noun in this context, referring to the ongoing process of finding patterns in actions and behaviours.

Meaning: 'Discovering' refers to the act of finding or learning something new.

Wrong options:

  • discovery: 'Discovery' is a noun that refers to the act of finding something, but it does not fit the grammatical structure as it does not convey the ongoing action implied in the sentence.
  • predict: 'Predict' is a verb that means to forecast an event, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • project: 'Project' is a noun that refers to a planned undertaking, which does not relate to the process of finding patterns.
  • behaviour: 'Behaviour' is a noun that refers to actions, which does not fit as it does not describe the act of finding patterns.
  • communities: 'Communities' is a plural noun that refers to groups of people, which does not fit the context of the action being described.
  • share: 'Share' is a verb that means to divide something among others, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.
Correct answer: predict

Explanation: The word 'predict' is a verb that fits grammatically as it describes the action of forecasting behaviour based on the patterns discovered. It aligns with the context of using behavioural psychology.

Meaning: 'Predict' means to say what will happen in the future based on current knowledge or evidence.

Wrong options:

  • discovery: 'Discovery' is a noun that refers to the act of finding something, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to forecasting behaviour.
  • project: 'Project' is a noun that refers to a planned undertaking, which does not relate to the action of forecasting behaviour.
  • behaviour: 'Behaviour' is a noun that refers to actions, which does not fit as it does not describe the act of forecasting.
  • communities: 'Communities' is a plural noun that refers to groups of people, which does not fit the context of predicting behaviour.
  • discovering: 'Discovering' is a gerund that refers to the act of finding out, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of forecasting.
  • share: 'Share' is a verb that means to divide something among others, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.
Correct answer: communities

Explanation: The word 'communities' is a plural noun that fits grammatically as it refers to groups of people living together, which aligns with the context of developing better living spaces.

Meaning: 'Communities' refers to groups of people who live in the same area or share common interests.

Wrong options:

  • discovery: 'Discovery' is a noun that refers to the act of finding something, which does not fit the context of living spaces.
  • predict: 'Predict' is a verb that means to forecast an event, which does not fit as it does not relate to groups of people.
  • project: 'Project' is a noun that refers to a planned undertaking, which does not fit the context of living spaces.
  • behaviour: 'Behaviour' is a noun that refers to actions, which does not fit as it does not describe a group of people.
  • discovering: 'Discovering' is a gerund that refers to the act of finding out, which does not fit as it does not describe a group of people.
  • share: 'Share' is a verb that means to divide something among others, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.

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