Psychologists Assume That

question 126

Multiple Choice

Psychologists assume that:

• A)behavior and mental processes have a cause or causes.
• B)there are no parallels between human and animal behavior.
• C)human behavior can be accurately predicted in any situation.
• D)most aspects of behavior and mental processes cannot be understood by scientific means.

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Definitions:

Blisspoint

The optimal level of consumption where any further increase would lead to a decrease in overall satisfaction or happiness, often used in food science and economics.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy balance through an internal control mechanism located in the hypothalamus.

Probability-Differential Theory

A theory suggesting that the probability of choosing a specific behavior is based on the relative reinforcement of that behavior compared to alternatives.

Premack's Probability-Differential Theory

A theory that suggests that more probable behaviors can serve as reinforcers for less probable behaviors, indicating a hierarchy of preferred activities.