Which Topic Would NOT Be Investigated by a Psychologist If

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which topic would NOT be investigated by a psychologist if the definition of psychology were limited to "the science of behavior"?

• A) relation between grade-point average and salary
• B) thought processes students used while trying to answer this question
• C) how changes in the rate of television violence influence real-life violence
• D) effectiveness of several treatments for people who suffer from depression

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Definitions:

Myelinated

Referring to nerve fibers that are covered with a protective, insulating layer called myelin, which helps increase the speed of neural signals.

Information Processing

A cognitive approach that likens the mind to a computer, emphasizing how information is taken in, stored, and retrieved by the brain.

Pheromones

Biologically produced odorants that convey information to other members of the species.

Smell-Based Communication

A form of communication that occurs through the detection and interpretation of olfactory signals, common among animals to convey information.