Which Topic Would NOT Be Investigated by a Psychologist If

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which topic would NOT be investigated by a psychologist if the definition of psychology were limited to "the science of behavior"?

• A) relation between grade-point average and salary
• B) thought processes students used while trying to answer this question
• C) how changes in the rate of television violence influence real-life violence
• D) effectiveness of several treatments for people who suffer from depression
• E) the hereditary determinants of sexual orientation

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Definitions:

Existential Import

the implication that something exists, commonly discussed in the context of categorical statements or propositions in logic.

Traditional View

A perspective or approach that is rooted in long-standing practices, beliefs, or theories, often contrasted with more modern or innovative viewpoints.

Existential Import

The notion in logic that a statement implies the existence of the subject it mentions.

Syllogism Validity

The property of a syllogism where the conclusion logically follows from the premises; if the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.