Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Behaviorist

question 120

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the behaviorist perspective?

• A) It recognizes that latent learning occurs without any direct reinforcement.
• B) It emphasizes the influence of prior experience on thoughts and aspects of the mind.
• C) It recognizes that mental processes are an inherent part of animal learning.
• D) It explains behavior in terms of observable acts and events, without reference to mental entities such as the "mind."

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