Functional Analysis Is an Analytical Tool Borrowed from

question 148

Multiple Choice

Functional analysis is an analytical tool borrowed from

• A) Psychology.
• B) Sociology.
• C) Political science.
• D) Anthropology.

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Definitions:

Puzzle Boxes

A method used in animal learning experiments where an animal must solve a problem or manipulate mechanisms to escape or obtain a reward.

Thorndike

Edward Thorndike, an American psychologist, who is famous for his work in the early 20th century on learning theory and the law of effect.

Behavior Modification

The application of operant-conditioning techniques to teach new responses or to reduce or eliminate maladaptive or problematic behavior; also called applied behavior analysis.

Puzzle Boxes

Experimental devices used in animal learning research, where an animal must solve a problem or manipulate mechanisms to escape or obtain a reward.