10 Questions
Which term refers to a quantifiable property ascribed to a particular phenomenon or body?
Physical quantity
What are quantities that can be expressed in terms of fundamental quantities called?
Derived quantities
Which of the following is an example of a basic physical quantity?
Length
What is the act of comparing a physical quantity with a certain standard called?
Measurement
How many basic physical quantities are of fundamental importance from which all other possible quantities can be derived?
7
What does the term 'psychology' epistemologically refer to?
The study of the mind, soul, or spirit
What does psychology study according to the scientific definition provided in the text?
Behavior and mental processes using scientific methods
What is included in the term 'mental processes' as per the scientific definition of psychology?
Internal activities of the mind such as thinking, feeling, remembering, etc.
What is the significance of psychology according to the text?
It uses scientific methods to study behavior and mental processes in both humans and animals
What do different psychologists agree upon regarding the scientific definition of psychology?
It includes science, behavior, and mental processes as its aspects
Study Notes
Physical Quantities
- A quantifiable property ascribed to a particular phenomenon or body is referred to as a physical quantity.
- Quantities that can be expressed in terms of fundamental quantities are called derived quantities.
- Length is an example of a basic physical quantity.
- The act of comparing a physical quantity with a certain standard is called measurement.
- There are seven basic physical quantities of fundamental importance from which all other possible quantities can be derived.
Psychology
- The term psychology epistemologically refers to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
- Psychology studies behavior and mental processes according to the scientific definition.
- Mental processes include perception, attention, memory, language, and thinking.
- The significance of psychology lies in its ability to improve human functioning and well-being.
- Different psychologists agree that psychology is a scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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