Which of the Following Examples Shows How Psychology Can Overcome

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples shows how psychology can overcome the problem that mental functions cannot be directly observed?

• A) Nicole records running speed as a measure of athleticism.
• B) Omar observes memory for faces as a measure of social anxiety.
• C) Penelope counts the number of cigarettes she smokes in a day as a measure of addiction.
• D) Quincy times how long he can keep a thought in his head as a measure of mental control.