The scientific study of the way in which people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the real or imagined presence of other people is the definition of
a. psychology.
b. personality psychology.
c. social psychology.
d. sociology.
Answer: C
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A) reliability. B) validity. C) power. D) reactivity.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. traditional psychoanalysis c. cognitive-behavioral b. family-ecological d. sociocultural
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