John Watson Believed That Psychology Should Focus on the Study

question 35

Multiple Choice

John Watson believed that psychology should focus on the study of

• A) observable behavior.
• B) mental processes.
• C) consciousness.
• D) attention.

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Definitions:

Phenotypic Ratio

The proportion of different phenotypes observed among offspring in genetic crosses, reflecting genetic variation.

Homozygous

Possessing two identical alleles for a particular trait.

Guinea Pigs

Small rodents widely used as pets and in scientific research, belonging to the species Cavia porcellus.

Dominant Phenotype

Refers to the trait that appears in an individual's phenotype when at least one dominant allele for a particular gene is present.