Dr. white noticed something odd happening to the behavior of his students as midterm exams neared. he decided to take notes about this behavior to find out exactly what was happening and the circumstances surrounding the behavior. his goal is clearly

i believe the answer is: description

description refers to the goal of psychologist to identify the phenomenon that being observed. this goal is being actualized by collecting data/information from various clues that observed through the phenomenon. this goal must be accomplished before pyschologist able to create methods of treatment.

answer; i believe its called ; checks   and balances;