1.psychology is -sense reasoningthe scientific study of mental processes and behaviorthe investigation of diverse peoplethe study of the human mind5 points question 21.empirical evidence is information that psychologists gather by inferencesgathering qualitative and quantitative data through direct observationinterviewing experts in the fieldconducting controlled laboratory experiments5 points question 31.psychology's history as a science austria, when sigmund freud published his studies on psychoanalysis in 1895.in america, when william james published the book, principles ofpsychologyin 1890.in germany, when wilhelm wundt set up the first psychological laboratory in 1879.in russia, when ivan pavlov published his research on conditioning in 1906.5 points question 41.psychologists who study human thinking and information processing abilities are referred to as psychologistseducational psychologistscognitive psychologists5 points question 51.in life-span developmental theories, adolescents struggle with conflicts involvingthe need to form a consistent identity. subscribe to view the full document. subscribe to unlock