John Watson Had a Major Impact Not Only on Psychology

question 193

Multiple Choice

John Watson had a major impact not only on psychology but also on American business. Which statement best describes Watson's influence on American business?

• A)Watson demonstrated the effectiveness of conditioned reinforcers and behavior modification techniques in improving worker productivity.
• B)Watson's research on conditioned responses in animals was used to improve veterinary practice and to develop new products for pets and livestock.
• C)Watson was a pioneer in using classical conditioning in advertising campaigns so that consumers would associate emotional responses with particular consumer products.
• D)Watson's classical conditioning techniques demonstrated the importance of having employees wear uniforms with the company's logo.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Policy

Government decisions on taxation and spending to influence the economy, aiming to manipulate demand, inflation, and economic activity.

Monetary Policy

A central bank's management of money supply and interest rates to achieve macroeconomic objectives like controlling inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

Automatic Stabilizers

Strategies and programs intended to stabilize variations in a country's economic activities without direct involvement from government officials or policy makers.

Top Marginal Rate

The highest rate of tax applied to the last and highest portion of income for taxpayers, often affecting those in the highest income brackets.