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What is the subject matter of psychology?
What is the subject matter of psychology?
- The behavior of nonhumans, conscious phenomena, and physiological processes
- The behavior of humans and nonhumans, conscious and unconscious phenomena, and mental processes (correct)
- The behavior of only humans, conscious phenomena, and mental processes
- The behavior of humans and nonhumans, physiological processes, and emotional states
What do biological psychologists seek to understand?
What do biological psychologists seek to understand?
- The conscious and unconscious phenomena in humans
- The social behavior of individuals and groups
- The cognitive functions and behaviors in nonhumans
- The emergent properties of brains and their connection to neuroscience (correct)
What is the role of a professional practitioner or researcher in psychology?
What is the role of a professional practitioner or researcher in psychology?
- They focus on understanding cognitive functions in individuals
- They are primarily involved in social psychology research
- They are called psychologists and can be involved in research or practice (correct)
- They are called behavioral or cognitive scientists
What do research psychologists employ empirical methods for?
What do research psychologists employ empirical methods for?
What are some areas within social psychology that psychologists consider?
What are some areas within social psychology that psychologists consider?