Foundations of Psychology
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Psychology is the scientific study of

  • Superstition and pseudoscience
  • Observation and logic
  • Greek philosophy and physiology
  • Behavior and mental processes (correct)

The word 'psychology' is derived from

  • The Latin words scientia and studium
  • The French words âme and étude
  • The Greek words psyche and logos (correct)
  • The English words mind and behavior

Psychology was initially a branch of

  • Physiology
  • Pseudoscience
  • Superstition
  • Philosophy (correct)

The main difference between philosophy and psychology is that

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One of the scientific antecedents of psychology is

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What is psychology?

The scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave.

What does 'psyche' mean?

The study of the mind and its functions.

What is philosophy?

The study of knowledge, reality, and existence.

What is physiology?

The study of the workings of the body.

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How does psychology differ from philosophy?

Psychology applies scientific methods to study the mind and behavior, while philosophy relies on observation and logic.

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