The Branch of Psychology That Systematically Focuses on the Physical,cognitive,and

question 24

Multiple Choice

The branch of psychology that systematically focuses on the physical,cognitive,and social changes that occur throughout the human life span is called

• A) social psychology.
• B) personality psychology.
• C) developmental psychology.
• D) biological psychology.

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Definitions:

Instinctual

Behaviors or responses that are inherent and automatic, not learned through experience. These reactions are deeply embedded in an organism's biology.

Materials Task

A methodological approach in cognitive or developmental psychology that involves manipulating physical materials to assess cognitive processing or learning outcomes.

Years of Schooling

The total number of years that an individual has spent in formal education.

Inductive Reasoning

Reasoning that involves drawing conclusions that are suggested but are not necessarily true.