Which of the Following Subfields of Psychology Is INCORRECTLY Matched

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following subfields of psychology is INCORRECTLY matched with its description?

• A) neuroscience-examines the relationship between the nervous system and behavior
• B) cognitive-examines how people grow and change from conception to death
• C) experimental-examines the processes of sensing, perceiving, learning, and thinking
• D) clinical-deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders

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Definitions:

Afferent Nerves

Nerve fibers that carry sensory signals from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in organisms that detect and respond to chemicals, light, and other stimuli.

Effectors

Organs or cells that act in response to a stimulus, often referring to muscles or glands that carry out the body's responses to stimuli.

Afferent Neurons

Nerves that carry messages inward toward the central nervous system.