Studies of Shifting Patterns in Age, Income, Education, Race, and Other

question 104

Multiple Choice

Studies of shifting patterns in age, income, education, race, and other population characteristics are the subject of ________.

• A)psychographics
• B)demographics
• C)sociographics
• D)paleontology

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Definitions:

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist, often referred to as the father of American psychology.

Psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior, encompassing various aspects of conscious and unconscious experience as well as thought processes.

Structuralism

A framework in psychology that emphasizes analyzing the basic elements of consciousness to understand the structure of the mind.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the purpose and function of behavior and consciousness to adapt to the environment.