Each of the Following Is True of Behaviorism EXCEPT ______

question 152

Multiple Choice

Each of the following is true of behaviorism EXCEPT ______.

• A) behaviorists reject the study of the mind as unscientific
• B) behaviorists believe that our behavior is determined by our learning experiences in the environment
• C) behaviorists believe that unseen, undetectable mental forces must be rejected in favor of that which can be seen and measured
• D) people make conscious, self-directed choices based on free will

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Definitions:

Pituitary

A small gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones which regulate growth and the function of other glands in the body.

Split-Brain Surgery

A medical procedure involving the severance of the corpus callosum to treat severe epilepsy, leading to altered communication between the two hemispheres of the brain.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions and processes, with the left hemisphere typically handling logic and language, and the right hemisphere more involved in creativity and spatial abilities.

Visual Information

Data perceived through the sense of sight, including images, symbols, and movements, which are interpreted by the brain to understand the environment.