Flourens's Use of the Experimental Method Had Several Outcomes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Flourens's use of the experimental method had several outcomes.Most notably, it allowed for

• A)the use of animals as an acceptable way to produce research.
• B)the surgical method to be considered a valid technique for the psychological sciences.
• C)an increased acceptance and respect given by the medical community.
• D)investigations to be considered valid as long as they were experimental and based in a laboratory.

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Definitions:

Immediate Reinforcement

The immediate reward or punishment following a behavior, which influences the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Successful Occasion

Represents a situation or event where the intended or desired outcomes are achieved effectively.

Short Delay

A brief period of waiting or postponement before an action or process is initiated or continued.

Habituated

A process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus or environment through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.