SAT English Practice Question

The following passage describes a new approach to understanding human psychology. Traditionally, psychological research has sought to understand the mind by studying how it processes information, relying on controlled experiments and surveys. But a new generation of researchers, drawing on techniques from other fields, is shifting the focus. Instead of studying how people process information, these researchers are looking to understand how people navigate the world, focusing on how people interact with their environments and each other. One of the key insights of this approach is that people are not passive recipients of information, but rather active agents who shape their experiences. This perspective suggests that understanding human psychology requires understanding not just how people think but also how they act, how they create meaning, and how they build relationships. This new approach is challenging traditional views of human psychology. But it is also promising, offering the potential to deepen our understanding of the human condition and provide insights that can be used to improve people’s lives.

1. A.people are active agents who shape their experiences.
2. B.psychological research should focus on controlled experiments.
3. C.human psychology is best understood by studying how people process information.
4. D.human psychology is too complex to be fully understood.