Early Psychologists, Eager to Demonstrate That a Scientific Psychology Was

question 66

Multiple Choice

Early psychologists, eager to demonstrate that a scientific psychology was possible, focused much of their attention on

• A) abnormal behavior.
• B) sensation.
• C) the influence of groups on the individual.
• D) carefully defining terms like "mind."

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Definitions:

Conceptual Frameworks

Structures of concepts and theories that guide the collection and interpretation of data in research and practice.

Cognitive Developmental Stages

Phases identified by developmental psychologists that mark key periods in the growth of human cognition and intelligence from infancy through adulthood.

Neural Networks

Computational models designed to simulate the behavior of biological neural networks, used in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the cerebral cortex covering the front part of the brain, involved in planning, reasoning, movement, emotions, and problem-solving.