A Major Issue with Watson and Raynor's Experiment Is That

question 139

Multiple Choice

A major issue with Watson and Raynor's experiment is that

• A) it demonstrated operant, not classical conditioning.
• B) by today's standards, it is unethical.
• C) it has not been replicated.
• D) it failed to demonstrate what was predicted.

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Definitions:

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Interpersonal Communication

The process by which individuals exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages, typically in a face-to-face setting.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions in order to give meaning to their environment.

Attribution Error

A cognitive bias that occurs when one inaccurately attributes the cause of someone's behavior to their personality or disposition rather than to external factors.