Which of the following is the best definition of psychology?
A) the study of consciousness
B) the study of behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to solving practical problems
C) the study of abnormal behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to diagnosing and treating people with mental illness
D) the study of motivation, emotion, and memory

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Psychology is primarily concerned with the study of behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to solving practical problems. While it also includes the study of consciousness, abnormal behavior, motivation, emotion, and memory, these are all subfields within psychology that contribute to the understanding of behavior. Choice B encompasses all of these subfields while emphasizing the practical application of psychological knowledge.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Psychology