Conditional Causality Means That a Cause Is Necessary but Not

question 46

True/False

Conditional causality means that a cause is necessary but not sufficient to bring about the effect.

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Definitions:

Methodological Behaviorists

Researchers or psychologists who focus exclusively on observable behaviors and the ways these behaviors can be influenced or modified by environmental stimuli, without considering internal mental states.

Observable Behaviors

Actions or reactions of an individual in various situations, which are visible and measurable by others or through instruments.

Intervening Variables

Factors within a study that mediate the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, potentially affecting the outcome.

Negative Reinforcement

a behavior modification technique where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome after the display of a desired behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.