The Idea That Brain Imaging May Add Little to Explanations

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True/False

The idea that brain imaging may add little to explanations of psychological processes and are not necessarily more"scientific" than other approaches psychologists take are two ofthe limitations listed in Focus on Neuroscience.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Antecedents

Events or conditions that precede and influence the occurrence of a specific behavior, outcome, or another event.

Internal Causes

Reasons or motivations stemming from within an individual, such as personal preferences, values, or beliefs, that influence their behavior.

External Causes

Factors outside an individual's control that can influence events or outcomes.