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Question #1

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

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

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

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

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

Question #2

Psychology can be defined as _____.

A. the scientific study of the brain

B. the scientific study of behavior and mental processes

C. the scientific study of emotion and cognition

D. the scientific study of the mind

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. Experimental psychologist

B. Clinical psychologist

C. Health psychologist

D. Counseling psychologist