What Characterizes a Methodological Behaviorist

question 135

Multiple Choice

What characterizes a methodological behaviorist?

• A) denial that internal mental states cause behavior, or that they are scientifically useful concepts
• B) occasional willingness to use behavioral observations to infer internal events
• C) belief that the mind is separate from the brain
• D) reliance on people's self reports about their internal mental states

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Definitions:

Scenes of Violence

Visual or descriptive representations of physical force exerted for the purpose of causing damage or harm.

Habituation

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Stimulus

Anything in the environment that is perceptible and can elicit a physiological or psychological response.

Sensitive

Exhibiting a high degree of awareness to external stimuli or the needs and feelings of others; easily influenced or affected.