AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
Psychology is best defined as the scientific study of
A.behavior and mental processes
B.the brain only
C.abnormal behavior only
D.human history
Explanation
Core Concept
Psychology applies the scientific method to observable behavior AND internal states like thinking and emotion — the definition that separates it from philosophy and pseudoscience.
Correct Answer
Abehavior and mental processes
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