# PTE Reading FIB #7: Foundations of Psychological...

Reading: Fill in the Blanks #7 - Level 1 - Feeds Reading

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Psychology is a suitable course of study for those ____ in all aspects of human thought and behavior. It can be ____ as the scientific study of how humans function on a biological, social and mental level. There are a range of influential approaches to the subject, which are ____ to such areas as child development, health, education and sports.

## Answer

Psychology is a suitable course of study for those **interested** in all aspects of human thought and behavior. It can be **defined** as the scientific study of how humans function on a biological, social and mental level. There are a range of influential approaches to the subject, which are **applied** to such areas as child development, health, education and sports.

## Explanation

Blank 3 is a passive verb followed by "to," so "are applied to" areas like health and sports fits. "Practiced to" is not a normal pattern. Blank 1 needs "interested in," since "in" follows the gap. "Affected in" does not describe people who want to study a subject. "Diagnosed" fits medicine, not choosing a course.

## Hints

- Look for words that describe a state of mind or a formal classification.
- Check if the word fits the passive voice structure often used in definitions.

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