What Advice Might John B

question 44

Multiple Choice

What advice might John B. Watson have offered to psychologists of his time?

• A) "Focus on observable behavior."
• B) "Life is an effort to overcome inferiority."
• C) "We cannot know others until we know ourselves."
• D) "Remember that what we accomplish is due to the composition of our genes."

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Definitions:

Artifact Theory

A theory that suggests differences observed in certain groups (e.g., in intelligence tests between cultures) are not due to actual differences in abilities but rather to the artifacts of the testing process itself.

Depression

A psychological condition manifested by a sustained somber mood or lack of excitement in endeavors, gravely impeding daily living.

Arbitrary Inferences

A cognitive distortion that involves making a conclusion without supporting evidence or even despite contradictory evidence.

Automatic Thoughts

Immediate, involuntary thoughts that occur in response to a situation, often based on underlying beliefs.