Psychology: Scientific Study of Behavior and Mental Processes
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Psychology: Scientific Study of Behavior and Mental Processes

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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?

  • Investigating activities happening in the brain (correct)
  • Observing physical actions
  • Understanding social behaviors
  • Infering from behavioral activities

    • 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?

    <p>The study of soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'scientific study' refer to in the context of psychology?

    <p>Using observation and description to understand personal world of the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited as the founder of a psychology laboratory at Harvard University?

    <p>William James</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Greek philosopher argued more in favor of the nurture side in the nature vs. nurture debate?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of abnormal psychology?

    <p>Describing, assessing, and predicting unusual behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area of psychology deals with using scientific methods to create new knowledge about the causes of behavior?

    <p>Research Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way are all psychologists similar despite their differences in interests and approaches?

    <p>They rely on scientific methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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