What is Psychology?

All of the following are examples of behaviors except __________. A. walking B. cheering C. dreaming D. playing games

c

__________ is a systematic way of learning about the world through observations and experiments that lead to a pool of knowledge. A. Psychology B. A theory C. Pseudoscience D. Science

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The main difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist is that a psychiatrist can typically __________ and most psychologists cannot. A. prescribe medication B. diagnose C. practice psychotherapy D. treat people with varying problems

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Which of the following best describes cognitive processes? A. Cognitive processes are private and unobservable. B. Cognitive processes are theoretical concepts. C. Cognitive processes are observable with lab equipment. D. Cognitive processes are private bodily functions.

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Which of the following is not a cognitive process? A. dreams B. creativity C. thoughts D. perceptions

b

All of the following are goals of psychology except __________. A. predicting B. describing C. curing D. controlling

c

Psychology is considered a __________ science because it deals with human society and the nature and interactions of the individuals who make up society. A. biological B. chemical C. social D. physical

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