The School of Thought Known as Behaviorism Argued That Real

question 11

Multiple Choice

The school of thought known as behaviorism argued that real progress in the field of psychology would occur if psychologists would limit their study to

• A) simple animal behaviors before attempting to explain the complexity of human behavior.
• B) just those human behaviors that could be verified by asking the subjects to explain how they had learned the behavior and why they performed it.
• C) behavior that could be verified by physiological data from the nervous system.
• D) directly observable and measurable behaviors that could be independently verified.

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Definitions:

Scapegoat Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals may be singled out for blame or punishment to alleviate feelings of guilt or responsibility within a group.

Interracial Lynching

The act of murdering someone, typically by hanging, for an alleged offense with or without a legal trial, specifically where the victim and perpetrators are of different races.

Salient

Something that stands out conspicuously or is most noticeable or important in a particular context.

Scapegoat Theory

A theory that suggests that individuals or groups unfairly blame others for their own problems or failures, often as a means of diverting attention or responsibility away from themselves.