Psychology Is Distinguished from Other Fields, Such as History, Law

question 183

Multiple Choice

Psychology is distinguished from other fields, such as history, law, art, and business, because of its reliance on

• A)commonsense to understand and solve human problems.
• B)subjective analysis to answer questions about the mind and behavior.
• C)objective scientific observation to systematically answer questions about behavior.
• D)introspection to understand the cognitive unconscious.

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Definitions:

National Culture

The set of shared values, beliefs, customs, practices, and social behaviors that characterize the people of a nation.

Organizational Behaviour

The study of both group and individual performance and activity within an organization, focusing on understanding, predicting, and managing behavior in a professional setting.

Cross-Cultural Differences

Refer to the variations in norms, values, beliefs, and practices among people from different backgrounds and societies.

Managerial Activities

Tasks and responsibilities undertaken by managers, such as planning, leading, organizing, and controlling to achieve organizational goals.