When Behaviorism Became the Leading School of Psychology

question 3

Multiple Choice

When behaviorism became the leading school of psychology,

• A) interest in gender-related behaviors increased sharply.
• B) interest in gender-related behaviors declined.
• C) interest in gender-related behaviors remained, but the research emphasis became female dominated.
• D) more women started to become psychologists.

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Definitions:

Negative Cognition

A pattern of thinking that is pessimistic, defeatist, or self-deprecating, and can contribute to depression or anxiety disorders.

Lifelong Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire

A sexual dysfunction in men characterized by a persistent or recurrent deficiency in or absence of sexual desire or interest.

Neuromuscular Tension

The state of stress or strain in the muscles and nerves, often resulting from physical or emotional stress, leading to stiffness or discomfort.

Female Orgasmic Disorder

In women, recurrent delay in or absence of orgasm after having reached the excitement phase of the sexual response cycle (also called anorgasmia).