Why Is Learning Defined in Terms of the Mechanisms of Behavior

question 27

Multiple Choice

Why is learning defined in terms of the mechanisms of behavior rather than by a behavior change itself?

• A)Behavior changes are short-lived; changes in the mechanisms are enduring.
• B)Behavior is due to many factors besides learning.
• C)Behavior does not change due to interaction with environmental stimuli.
• D)Behavior cannot be quantified; mechanisms can be.

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