A Factor Common to Both Behaviourists and Ethologists in Their

question 231

Multiple Choice

A factor common to both behaviourists and ethologists in their study of learning is that:

• A)they both did most of their research with nonhuman species.
• B)they both did most of their research with humans.
• C)they conducted most of their research in controlled laboratory settings.
• D)they conducted most of their research in naturalistic settings.

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Definitions:

Organization

pertains to a structured group of people with specific roles and duties working together to achieve common goals or objectives, often in a coordinated and systematic manner.

Direction

Guidance or supervision on how to perform tasks or the course along which something moves or is aimed to move.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort when holding contradictory beliefs and are motivated to reduce this dissonance by changing their attitudes or behaviors.

Postdecisional Dissonance

Psychological discomfort experienced after making a difficult decision, often leading to regret or questioning of the choice.