Janet Trained Her Dog to Sit on Command by Rewarding

question 185

Multiple Choice

Janet trained her dog to sit on command by rewarding the dog's behaviour of sitting with a dog biscuit and praise. Which psychological perspective principles did Janet use?

• A)psychoanalysis
• B)humanism
• C)functionalism
• D)behaviourism

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Definitions:

Unconscious Forces

The underlying, often hidden, motivations and desires that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, according to psychoanalytic theory.

Situational Variables

External factors or conditions that can influence the outcome of research or the behavior of individuals in a given context.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial stages of human development.

Locomotor-genital Conflict

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting a developmental stage tension between the desire for mobility and sexual expression.