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:

Dominant

Holding a position of power, influence, or control in a particular society, culture, or group.

Whiteness

A socio-political concept referring to the social, economic, and political advantages that come with being identified as white in many societies.

Multiracial

Describing individuals or groups composed of or relating to people from more than one racial background.

Phenotype

The visible traits or features of an organism, influenced by its genetic configuration as well as environmental factors.