History of Psychology Definitions Quiz

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Which definition of psychology states that it is the scientific study of the activities of the individual in relation to his environment?

  • Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes.
  • Psychology is the science of human and animal behaviour.
  • Psychology today concerns itself with the scientific investigation of behaviour.
  • Psychology is the scientific study of the activities of the individual in relation to his environment. (correct)

According to Lahey (1998), psychology is defined as the science of:

  • Behaviour and mental processes.
  • Behaviour and cognitive processes. (correct)
  • Human behaviour.
  • Behaviour and mind.

Who defined psychology as 'the science of behaviour and mental processes and how they are affected by an organism’s physical state, mental state and external environment'?

  • Tavris and Wade (1997) (correct)
  • Das (1998)
  • Morgan et al. (1986)
  • Feldman (1996)

Woodworth and Munn's definition of psychology focuses on studying:

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Baron (1999) defines psychology as the scientific study of:

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According to Bagga & Singh (1990), psychology involves the scientific investigation of:

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'The science of behaviour and cognitive processes' is a definition provided by:

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'Human problems' are a focus area mentioned in which definition of psychology?

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'The application of science to human problems' is a part of which definition?

<p>'The scientific study of the activities of the individual in relation to his environment.' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defined psychology as 'the scientific study of behaviour'?

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Psychology

The scientific study of the activities of the individual in relation to his environment.

Behaviour and cognitive processes

Lahey (1998) defined psychology as the science of behaviour and cognitive processes.

Tavris and Wade's definition

Psychology as the science of behaviour and mental processes affected by various states.

Woodworth and Munn's focus

Their definition emphasizes individual activities in relation to the environment.

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Baron's definition of psychology

Defined as the scientific study of behaviour and cognitive processes.

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Bagga & Singh's view

Psychology involves the scientific investigation of behaviour.

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Feldman's definition

Defined psychology as the scientific study of behaviour.

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Human problems in psychology

Psychology includes the application of science to human problems.

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Application of psychology

The scientific study of the activities of individuals in relation to their environment.

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Lahey's definition note

The science of behaviour and cognitive processes according to Lahey (1998).

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