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Psychology can be literally defined as the_____________?

Correct answer: C. Science of soul

  • A. Science of mind
  • B. Science of behaviour
  • C. Science of soul
  • D. Science of consciousness
  • E. None of these

Explanation

The literal Greek roots of psychology are psyche, meaning soul or mind, and logos, meaning study. Although modern psychology is defined scientifically as the study of behaviour and mental processes, its original literal meaning is the science of soul.

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