Which of the following statements is a formal definition of psychology?
a. Psychology is the scientific study of human nature.
b. Psychology is the scientific study of theories and research methods.
c. Psychology is the scientific study of the process of learning and modifying behavioral reflexes.
d. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
e. Psychology is the scientific study of groups of people.
d. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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An elderly woman suffered a stroke, and there was injury to Broca's area of her brain. Her resulting speech impairment is called
a. aphasia. b. agnosia. c. mind blindness. d. neglect.
Which of the following is true of Mischel?
a. he believed behavior was determined by situational factors not personality traits b. he demonstrated that many behaviors had low cross-situational consistency c. he demonstrated that delay of gratification in the preschool years predicted adult competence d. some of the above e. all of the above