You Are Interviewing a New Member of the Psychology Department

question 71

Multiple Choice

You are interviewing a new member of the psychology department for the university newspaper. The faculty member states, "Internal states undoubtedly exist, but it is not necessary to draw inferences about unobservable states in order to understand behavior." This faculty member's views are MOST similar to the views held by ​

• A)William James.
• B)B. F. Skinner.
• C)Sigmund Freud.
• D)Carl Rogers.

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A collection of experiments in social psychology carried out by Stanley Milgram, aimed at assessing how likely it is for individuals participating in the study to follow commands from an authority figure that go against their own moral judgment.

Group Polarization

A psychological phenomenon in which discussions within a group lead to the adoption of more extreme positions or attitudes than the initial inclinations of its members.

Controversial Issue

A subject that provokes strong and often opposing opinions, making it a topic of debate.

Group Polarization Effect

The tendency for group discussion to amplify the initial leanings of group members, leading to a more extreme position.