What Is Meant When Psychology Is Called a "Hub" Field

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is meant when psychology is called a "hub" field?

• A) It is an area of study that links and unifies other areas of study.
• B) "Hub" fields attract a small number of researchers investigating a single, highly focused topic.
• C) It is a field of inquiry that is tangential to other major, more substantial fields.
• D) "Hub" fields represent areas of study that have reached a theoretical dead end.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, either through positive or negative means.

Law of Effect

A psychological principle stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Tone

The quality or character of sound.

Shock

A sudden and often intense disturbance of the mind, emotions, or sensibility due to a traumatic event or unexpected news.