John B. Watson's Research Focused on

question 131

Multiple Choice

John B. Watson's research focused on

• A) the basic elements of consciousness.
• B) observable behaviours.
• C) the useful functions of the mind.
• D) the stream of consciousness.

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Definitions:

Retroviruses

A group of RNA viruses that insert a DNA copy of their genome into the host cell in order to replicate, like HIV.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme used by retroviruses to transcribe their RNA into DNA, which allows viral integration into the host genome.

Host Genome

The complete set of genetic information within an organism that serves as a host for another organism or entity, such as a virus.

Antigenic Drift

A mechanism of variation in viruses that causes small changes in the virus particles over time, leading to new strains that may escape immune recognition.