Approaches That Attempt to Explain Observable Behavior by Investigating Mental

question 154

Multiple Choice

Approaches that attempt to explain observable behavior by investigating mental processes and structures that cannot be directly observed by individuals fall under _____ psychology.

• A)psychoanalytic
• B)behavioral
• C)cognitive
• D)biological

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Definitions:

Epigenetic Mark

A chemical modification to DNA or histone proteins that affects gene expression without altering the DNA sequence itself.

Interaction

The process by which two or more entities or phenomena act upon and influence each other.

Natural Selection

The mechanism where organisms that are more suitably adapted to their surroundings are more likely to flourish and reproduce, serving as a crucial driver of evolutionary change.

Adaptive Flexibility

The ability to adjust one's thoughts and behaviors in response to changing circumstances and new information.