A Behaviourist Would Agree That

question 359

Multiple Choice

A behaviourist would agree that:

• A) observable events and acts are the focus of psychological research.
• B) omitting mental processes from learning is like omitting passion from descriptions of sex.
• C) latent learning occurs without any direct reinforcement.
• D) operant conditioning uses consequences that the organism thinks are annoying or satisfying.

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