In Writing an Essay on Behaviourism, You Would Be Likely

question 8

Multiple Choice

In writing an essay on behaviourism, you would be likely to include all of the following statements EXCEPT

• A) abnormal behaviour is learned.
• B) psychology must be restricted to observable behaviour.
• C) behavioural approaches produced a revolution in psychological thought.
• D) Watson acknowledged that abnormal behaviour was likely present at birth.
• E) behavioural approaches have become established in treatment of disorders.

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Definitions:

Ancestral Knowledge

Wisdom and practices passed down through generations within communities, often encompassing traditional beliefs, healing practices, and survival skills.

Authority Figures

Individuals who hold power or control in a particular context, commanding respect and obedience due to their position or role.

Nature-Nurture Controversy

Refers to the debate over the relative contributions of genetics and environment to individual traits and behaviors.

Continuous

Uninterrupted in time or sequence, often referring to processes or phenomena that occur over an infinite or indeterminate length.