Watson Believed That Psychology Should

question 68

Multiple Choice

Watson believed that psychology should

• A) only study observable behavior.
• B) analyze conscious experience into its basic elements.
• C) focus on unconscious determinants of behavior.
• D) study the function or purpose of consciousness.

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Definitions:

Constrained Maximization

The process of finding the maximum value of a function subject to certain constraints, often used in economics and optimization problems.

Psychological Factors

Elements that influence a consumer's purchasing behavior and decision-making process, including motivations, perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs.

Economic Transaction

An event or agreement in which goods, services, or assets are exchanged between parties for money or its equivalent.

Basic Theory

The foundational concepts and principles that form the base of a particular field of study or science.