Question

question 12
which of the following is the best definition of psychology?
the study of motivation, emotion, and memory
the study of behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to solving practical problems
the study of abnormal behavior and the profession that applies knowledge from these studies to diagnosing and treating people with mental illness
the study of consciousness

Explanation:

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes which includes motivation, emotion, and memory. The other options are either too narrow (like focusing only on mental illness or abnormal behavior) or more about application rather than the core study.

Answer:

The study of motivation, emotion, and memory