Psychology can be considered a collection of many related fields of study. What is one of the features that all of these fields have in common?
A) the use of the scientific method
B) the study of mental illness
C) the belief that the unconscious mind determines human behavior
D) the use of introspection
Answer: A
Rationale: Psychology includes many different fields of study and has a variety of goals, but the two qualities shared by all psychological fields are the use of the scientific method, and the study of behavior (including perceptions, thoughts and emotions).
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