Which of the Following Is Theorized to Play an Important

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is theorized to play an important role in imitative behavior and our capacity to relate to and empathize with other people?

• A)Mirror neurons
• B)Thermal imaging
• C)Geocritical mass
• D)Autonomic nervous system

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Definitions:

Unconscious Factors

Unconscious factors are elements underlying human behavior and thought processes that are not readily available to conscious awareness.

Case Study Method

A research strategy that involves the intensive examination of an individual or group to explore the causes of underlying principles or phenomena.

Behaviorism

The school of psychology that views observable, measurable behavior as the appropriate subject matter for psychology and emphasizes the key role of environment as a determinant of behavior.

John B. Watson

An American psychologist who established the psychological theory of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior.