AP PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCHOLOGYS HISTORY APPROACHES

PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS HISTORY

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Contemporary psychology is best defined as the scientific study of
A
conscious and unconscious mental activity.
B
observable responses to the environment.
C
behavior and mental processes.
D
thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Psychology is the Scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It seeks to describe, explain, predict, and control behavior and mental processes. The word psychology is derived from two Greek roots: psyche, meaning “mind, ” and logos, meaning “study” or “knowledge.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Contemporary psychology is best defined as the scientific study of: Behavior and mental process. Wilhelm Wundt’s laboratory work involved experimental studies of: Reactions to sensory stimulation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Saul McLeod, updated 2019. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, according to the American Psychological Association. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such areas as human development, sports, health, clinical, social behavior and cognitive processes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, brain functions, and behavior.

Detailed explanation-5: -Contemporary psychology is best defined as the scientific study of. behavior and mental processes.

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