Defining Psychology
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What is the most common definition of psychology?

  • The study of society and culture
  • The study of thoughts and values
  • The study of physiology and culture
  • The study of behavior and mental processes (correct)

    • Why is the term 'psychology' not equivalent to 'study of the mind'?

  • The mind is not tangible enough to be studied scientifically (correct)
  • The mind can be directly observed and measured
  • The mind is only experienced by a person
  • The mind is easily observable by third-party observers

    • Why is the emphasis of psychology on overt behavior?

  • Overt behavior can be observed and measured (correct)
  • Overt behavior is more important than covert mental processes
  • Covert mental processes are not worth studying
  • Overt behavior is easier to study using brain scans

    • Why is the mind not considered a suitable focus for scientific study in psychology?

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