Which topic would NOT be investigated by a psychologist if the definition of psychology were limited to "the science of behavior"?
A) relation between grade-point average and salary
B) thought processes students used while trying to answer this question
C) how changes in the rate of television violence influence real-life violence
D) effectiveness of several treatments for people who suffer from depression

Question

Which topic would NOT be investigated by a psychologist if the definition of psychology were limited to "the science of behavior"?
A) relation between grade-point average and salary
B) thought processes students used while trying to answer this question 
C) how changes in the rate of television violence influence real-life violence
D) effectiveness of several treatments for people who suffer from depression

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"Thought processes" involve mental processes and are not strictly observable behaviors, so they would not fall under the definition of psychology as "the science of behavior."

Which Topic Would NOT Be Investigated by a Psychologist If