Psychology Overview Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>To infer causal and correlational relationships between psychosocial variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some areas within social psychology that psychologists consider?

<p>Interpersonal relationships, psychological resilience, family resilience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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