Which Person Introduced the Concept of Reinforcement into Behaviorism

question 174

Multiple Choice

Which person introduced the concept of reinforcement into behaviorism?

• A) Freud
• B) Skinner
• C) Watson
• D) Piaget

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach, originated by Sigmund Freud, which seeks to explore unconscious motivations and conflicts through techniques like free association and dream analysis.

Freudian Idea

Concepts originated by Sigmund Freud that emphasize the role of unconscious processes in shaping feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

Verbal "Freudian" Slips

Involuntary mistakes in speech believed to reveal subconscious thoughts or feelings, drawing from Freud's psychoanalytic theory.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.