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Question #1

Is psychology a science? Which of the experts is right?

A. I'm not sure. I don't have enough information to answer the question.

B. Jogalekar is absolutely right. Psychology is a social science, and that’s different than a “real” science.

C. Kraus is absolutely right. Psychology is a science that gets no respect because it’s still in its infancy.

D. Berezow is absolutely right. Psychology just isn’t very scientific.

Question #2

Psychology can be defined as _____.

A. the scientific study of the brain

B. the scientific study of the mind

C. the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

D. the scientific study of emotion and cognition

Question #3

Which psychologist would most likely work with a law firm on issues concerning jury selection?

A. Industrial psychologist

B. Environmental psychologist

C. Forensic psychologist

D. Clinical psychologist

Question #4

Which psychologist would most likely work with an individual on a behavioral program to quit smoking?

A. Clinical psychologist

B. Counseling psychologist

C. Health psychologist

D. Experimental psychologist