The Scientific Approach That Is Concerned with Understanding the Purpose

question 251

Multiple Choice

The scientific approach that is concerned with understanding the purpose of immediate conscious experience is:

• A)functionalism
• B)structuralism
• C)behaviorism
• D)nativism

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing item or factor, such as food or water, that does not require learning to be effective in increasing the likelihood of a response.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as a conditioned reinforcer.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavior management that increases the probability of a desired behavior by presenting a pleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Reward

represents a benefit or compensation offered to an individual or group as recognition for their effort, achievement, or behavior.