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What aspect of psychology investigates internal mental activities not directly observed?
Which of the following is included in the study of behavior in psychology?
How does psychology define an experience?
What is the primary focus of psychological investigation?
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Which processes are encompassed by the study of mental processes in psychology?
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Study Notes
Definition of Psychology
- Psychology is a systematic and scientific study of mental processes, experiences, and behaviors, both overt and covert.
Study of Experience
- Experience results from living through an event and bringing lessons and knowledge from it.
- Psychologists study personal or private human experiences, including:
- Dream-conscious experiences at different stages of life.
- Experiences when consciousness is altered through meditation or psychedelic drugs.
- The study of experiences helps psychologists understand an individual's personal world.
Study of Mental Processes
- Mental processes include internal mental activities that are not directly observed but inferred from behavioral actions, such as:
- Perception.
- Learning.
- Remembering.
- Thinking.
- Examples of mental processes include:
- Cognitive processes, like finding a solution to a difficult problem.
- Emotional processes, like feeling emotions.
- Volitional processes, like making decisions.
Study of Behavior
- Behavior includes:
- Simple reflexes (e.g., eye blinking).
- Actions.
- Reactions that can be directly seen or observed through equipment.
- Behaviors can be exhibited:
- Verbally (e.g., speaking).
- Nonverbally (e.g., facial expressions).
- Behaviors are responses to stimuli in a given situation.
Unit of Investigation
- In psychology, the main unit of investigation is the individual human being and their:
- Experience.
- Mental processes.
- Behaviors.
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Description
Explore the scientific study of mental processes, experiences, and behaviors in this introductory quiz on psychology. Covering various aspects of human experiences, from dreams to consciousness and altered states.
