Asked by Ashley Saylors on Jul 17, 2024

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Which major area of contemporary psychology does Lucas' thesis belong to

A) Social psychology
B) Psychometrics
C) Physiological psychology
D) Cognitive psychology

Subjective Feelings

Personal experiences of emotions and sensations that cannot be objectively measured.

Contemporary Psychology

The study of behavior and mental processes using modern theories and methodologies.

Physiological Psychology

A subfield of psychology that studies the physiological bases of psychological processes and behaviors.

  • Differentiate between major areas of contemporary psychology.
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Jonathan SalasJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Lucas' thesis is investigating how subjective feelings of fear activate the autonomic nervous system, which is a physiological process. Therefore, his research belongs to the major area of physiological psychology.