Watson's Psychology Was to Employ the Objective Methods Of

question 30

Multiple Choice

Watson's psychology was to employ the objective methods of:

• A) empiricism.
• B) introspection.
• C) materialism.
• D) phenomenology.
• E) deduction.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need and is inherently rewarding.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any conditioning.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that follows directly after a behavior, enhancing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.