The Key Feature of Behaviorism That Distinguishes It from Other

question 59

Multiple Choice

The key feature of behaviorism that distinguishes it from other approaches to psychology is that

• A) consciousness is central to the study of the mind.
• B) only observable behavior is appropriate for study.
• C) mental abilities evolve just as physical characteristics do.
• D) a holistic view of a person is essential for understanding.
• E) groups, not individuals, should be the focus of study.

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Definitions:

Decades-long Wars

Conflicts that extend over a period of ten or more years, often characterized by prolonged battles and changing objectives.

African Slaves

Individuals of African descent who were forcefully taken from their homeland to work under inhumane conditions in new lands.

New World

A term used historically by Europeans to refer to the Americas, discovered by Europeans in the late 15th century, contrasting with the Old World of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Caribbean Planters

Landowners and agricultural entrepreneurs in the Caribbean who owned plantations, primarily for sugar cultivation, during the colonial period.