Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Over-Arching Goals of Psychology

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the over-arching goals of psychology is FALSE?

• A)Psychology involves researching the role of brain structures on human behaviour.
• B)Psychology is centred around curing all psychological disorders.
• C)The field of psychology focuses on understanding the effects of genetics and environment on behaviour.
• D)Psychology focuses on understanding how many different factors contribute to the development of psychological disorders.

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