AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is the most accurate definition of the discipline of psychology?
A
the science of behavior
B
the science of mental processes
C
the science of behavior and mental processes
D
the science of human behavior and mental processes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is a) the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology includes the study of the mind and the behaviors of an individual.

Detailed explanation-2: -In psychology, the term ‘mental process’ refers to any process that takes place in the mind. A synonym for mental process is cognitive process. These are the processes that are used during thinking, perception, memory, volition, and emotion.

Detailed explanation-3: -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: -Which of the following is the most accurate definition of behavior? Behavior is an action that can be observed and measured. Psychology is considered a science because it uses a systematic method of asking and answering questions.

Detailed explanation-5: -The most accurate definition of the discipline of psychology today is that it is the science of behavior. Wilhelm Wundt used the method of objective introspection.

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