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What is the best definition of psychology?
What is the best definition of psychology?
- The study of social interactions in humans
- The study of spiritual beliefs in humans
- The study of physical activities in humans
- The study of behavior and mental processes in humans (correct)
What does the term 'mental processes' refer to in psychology?
What does the term 'mental processes' refer to in psychology?
- Investigating activities happening in the brain (correct)
- Observing physical actions
- Understanding social behaviors
- Infering from behavioral activities
When did psychology become an independent discipline?
When did psychology become an independent discipline?
- In 1920 when Watson's definition was accepted
- In 1879 when Wilhelm Wundt established the first experimental laboratory (correct)
- In ancient times as the study of soul
- In 1961 according to Leagans
What did psychology originally deal with according to the text?
What did psychology originally deal with according to the text?
What does 'scientific study' refer to in the context of psychology?
What does 'scientific study' refer to in the context of psychology?
Who is credited as the founder of a psychology laboratory at Harvard University?
Who is credited as the founder of a psychology laboratory at Harvard University?
Which Greek philosopher argued more in favor of the nurture side in the nature vs. nurture debate?
Which Greek philosopher argued more in favor of the nurture side in the nature vs. nurture debate?
What is the primary focus of abnormal psychology?
What is the primary focus of abnormal psychology?
Which area of psychology deals with using scientific methods to create new knowledge about the causes of behavior?
Which area of psychology deals with using scientific methods to create new knowledge about the causes of behavior?
In what way are all psychologists similar despite their differences in interests and approaches?
In what way are all psychologists similar despite their differences in interests and approaches?
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