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QuizMultiple Choice

What Is Psychology?

Question 5 • 53040de1 ECAD Fall 2026 - Q2 - Psychology - S1

All but one of the following are studies done in sociology. Which one best illustrates a study done in psychology?

Answer
A
a study that shows how Marissa’s study habits change when she is at the library with her friends
B
a study that shows how Joey’s clownish behavior only occurs when he is around his peers
C
a study that shows how Katrina’s stress levels contribute to her obsessive exercise habits
D
a study that shows how Lisa’s obsession with snowboarding is caused by her group of friends

Explanation

Psychology focuses on how an individual's thoughts, emotions, and behavior relate to one another. Choice C studies how Katrina’s stress levels contribute to her obsessive exercise habits, connecting an internal emotional state to her behavior. The other choices focus on how friends or peers influence someone, which is more sociological.

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