Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Psychology

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?

• A) the study of consciousness
• B) the study of behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to solving practical problems
• C) the study of abnormal behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to diagnosing and treating people with mental illness
• D) the study of motivation, emotion, and memory

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Definitions:

Reflexively Duck

An automatic, quick response to move or lower the head to avoid a hazard or threat.

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways within the brainstem involved in consciousness and the regulation of sleep-wake cycles.

Thalamus

A brain region that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting information from the sensory organs to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Cerebellar Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebellum, involved in the coordination of voluntary movements and balance.