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What is the most common definition of psychology?
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'?
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?
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?
Why is the mind not considered a suitable focus for scientific study in psychology?
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