Exploring the Definition of Psychology
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What does the term 'psychology' refer to based on its Greek origins?

  • Study of animal behavior
  • Study of the brain structure
  • Study of human behavior only
  • Study of the mind, soul, or spirit (correct)

    • How do psychologists define psychology?

  • Scientific study of human behavior only
  • Study of soul and spirit
  • Study of brain processes
  • Scientific study of human behavior and mental processes (correct)

    • What distinguishes psychology from common sense in studying behavior?

  • Observation without any scientific method
  • Reliance on intuition and anecdotes
  • Focus on supernatural explanations
  • Use of empirical data and scientific methods (correct)

    • What type of evidence is used in psychology to understand behavior?

    <p>Empirical evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do mental processes in psychology refer to?

    <p>Internal, covert activities of the mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does description involve in psychology?

    <p>Observing behavior and noticing everything about it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of explanation in psychology?

    <p>Finding reasons for observed behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does prediction involve in psychology?

    <p>Determining what will happen in the future based on past research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does control relate to behavior in psychology?

    <p>Altering conditions that influence behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the 'father of modern psychology'?

    <p>Wilhelm Wundt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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