What is psychology quiz

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of behavior?

Behavior is an action that can be observed and measured.

Which of the following is not considered a natural science?

psychology

The goals of psychology are the same as the goals of science, except that in psychology, the focus is on __________ and __________.

behavior . . . cognitive processes

A psychologist has to obtain a medical degree to diagnose and treat people with disorders.

false

Karl Popper, a 20th-century philosopher, claimed that genuine scientific theories are __________.

falsifiable

Which of the following is not considered a behavior?

heart beating

Social science is a branch of science that deals with the nature of __________.

human society

Psychology is considered a science because it uses a systematic method of asking and answering questions.

true

Which of the following best describes cognitive processes?

Cognitive processes are private bodily functions.

Which of the following statements about psychological constructs is true?

Psychological constructs represent concepts that cannot be observed or measured directly.