Strict, or Radical, Behaviorists Were Criticized for Overlooking the Role

question 600

Multiple Choice

Strict, or radical, behaviorists were criticized for overlooking the role that which of the following plays in our lives?

• A)rewards
• B)thinking
• C)punishments
• D)stimuli

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Definitions:

All-or-none Law

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus. If a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire.

Physiological Explanation

Physiological explanation involves interpreting behaviors, functions, or responses in terms of the biological processes and structures underlying them.

Mechanisms

Refer to the structured processes or techniques that lead to a particular outcome or are used in the operation of something.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment.