What Comparison Must Be Made to Determine the Cause of Behavior

question 15

Multiple Choice

What comparison must be made to determine the cause of behavior change in learning experiments?

• A)a comparison between data from observational and experimental studies
• B)a comparison between behavior before and behavior after learning takes place
• C)a comparison between behavior of subjects who have received a training experience and the behavior of others who have not
• D)a comparison between human and animal behaviors under similar circumstances

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Definitions:

Focusing on Symptoms

A mistake in problem-solving where attention is given to the immediate issues rather than addressing the underlying root causes.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Defining a Problem

The process of identifying and understanding the specifics and boundaries of an issue that needs to be addressed.

Programmed Decision

refers to decisions made using a standard procedure or rule, often applied to routine and repetitive problems.