The Behaviorist Perspective Involves Examining

question 35

Multiple Choice

The behaviorist perspective involves examining:

• A) cross-species differences in development
• B) the ability of the unconscious mind to affect behavior
• C) how changes in a child's thinking affect development
• D) the application of reinforcement and punishment

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Definitions:

Relaxed

A state of physical or mental ease, often free from tension and anxiety.

Somatic Motor Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body by innervating skeletal muscles.

Conscious Movement

Voluntary actions and movements controlled by the brain, reflecting awareness and intent.

Receptor Molecules

Proteins located either on the cell surface or inside of a cell that bind to specific molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, or drugs, initiating a physiological response.