Psychology chapter 1 - introduction

Question 1

Psychology

Answer 1

The scientific study of the behavior of individuals and their mental
processes

Question 2

Behaviour refers to

Answer 2

Actions and responses that are directly observable.

Question 3

Mental processes refers to

Answer 3

Internal states and processes that are not directly observable.
(Thoughts, feelings etc.)

Question 4

Basic research

Answer 4

research to enhance the general body of knowledge

Question 5

Applied research

Answer 5

is designed to solve specific, practical problems