Why Do Behaviorists Insist That Thoughts Are Not the Causes

question 143

Multiple Choice

Why do behaviorists insist that thoughts are not the causes of behavior?​

• A)Thought processes are too slow to explain most behaviors.
• B)​Most people have trouble describing their thoughts clearly.
• C)​Much of behavior depends on unconscious thought processes.
• D)The events that caused the thoughts are the real causes.​

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