Which of These Is the Most Accurate Definition of the Discipline

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the most accurate definition of the discipline of psychology?

• A) the scientific study of behavior
• B) the scientific study of mental processes
• C) the scientific study of behavior and mental processes
• D) the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Brain chemicals that serve to transport signals between neurons across synaptic gaps.

Mood Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by persistent alterations in mood or emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a key role in the body's fight or flight response, affecting heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.