Early Behaviorists Argued That Because Thinking Cannot Be Observed, It

question 14

Multiple Choice

Early behaviorists argued that because thinking cannot be observed, it cannot be studied objectively and scientifically. How would a cognitive psychologist be most likely to respond to this argument?

• A) "Modern technology allows us to study thought processes very precisely."
• B) "By studying people's responses to various stimuli, we can draw inferences about thought processes that may underlie those responses."
• C) "We study mental events, which aren't the same thing as thinking."
• D) "We can determine what people are thinking simply by asking them to describe their thoughts. The things they say are observable behaviors that we can measure objectively."

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