Given the historical changes in the definition of psychology, which of the following definitions would have been more likely to be used in the early years of psychology?
A. Psychology is the study of observable behavior.
B. Psychology is the study of behaviors and mental processes.
C. Psychology is the study of the basic elements of sensation and perception.
D. Psychology is the study of observable actions and cognitive functions.
Answer: C
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