Which Two Disciplines Provided Foundations for the Field of Psychology

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which two disciplines provided foundations for the field of psychology

• A) physiology and theology
• B) physiology and sociology 
• C) philosophy and physiology
• D) sociology and philosophy

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A reinforcement procedure in which a response is followed by the presentation of, or increase in intensity of, a reinforcing stimulus; as a result, the response becomes stronger or more likely to occur.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding, such as food, water, or relief from pain.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has become reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money being valued for its ability to purchase food or other basic needs.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.