Pavlov's Conditioning Work Helped to Establish Psychology as an Objective

question 75

Multiple Choice

Pavlov's conditioning work helped to establish psychology as an objective science because _______.

• A) behaviors could now be described
• B) the relationship between stimuli and responses could be objectively quantified
• C) the mechanisms by which behaviors could be acquired could be subjectively explained
• D) the study of human processes could be compared to those of animals

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Definitions:

Median

The middle value in a data set, which separates the higher half from the lower half of the data set.

Center

A focal point or hub often used for specific activities or the provision of services.

Cognitive-behavioral

A psychological approach that emphasizes the importance of thought patterns and behaviors in understanding and treating psychological disorders.

Explosive Outbursts

Sudden and extreme expressions of emotion, often anger or frustration, that are disproportionate to the situation at hand.