Practice mode Psychology

If psychology is the science of behaviour and the mind, why is its data always drawn from behaviour?

Correct answer C. Behaviour can be observed and the mind cannot

Explanation

Mental processes are private and cannot be seen directly, so psychologists infer them from observable responses such as reaction times, speech and actions.

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