Psychology is a: _____________?

Correct answer: C. Scientific study of behavior and mental processes

  • A. Study of the mind
  • B. Study of personality and mental illness
  • C. Scientific study of behavior and mental processes
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Psychology uses scientific methods to study both observable behavior and internal mental processes such as memory, emotion, and thinking. Studying only the mind or only personality and mental illness is too narrow.

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