The Behaviorist Approach to Learning Assumes Observable Behavior Is a Function

question 112

Multiple Choice

The behaviorist approach to learning assumes observable behavior is a function of:

• A)both the person and the environment
• B)external cues
• C)its consequences
• D)the interaction between the affect and cognitive components of an individual

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to see if it has an effect on the dependent variable.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two or more variables fluctuate together, ranging from -1 to 1, where 1 means a perfect positive relationship, -1 means a perfect negative relationship, and 0 means no relationship.

Variables

Elements or factors that can change and affect the outcomes of scientific research or experiments.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, showing the strength and direction of their relationship.