In the 1950's, Two Psychological Theories, Behaviorism and Cognitivism, Were

question 55

Multiple Choice

In the 1950's, two psychological theories, behaviorism and cognitivism, were pitted against each other to:

• A) explain what goes on in the mind of a rat.
• B) account for differences in developmental stages.
• C) explain how children acquire the complexities and use of language.
• D) serve as a test for studying changes in human behavior.

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Definitions:

Enuresis

A condition characterized by involuntary urination, especially by children at night; commonly known as bedwetting.

Enuresis

The medical term for involuntary urination, especially by children at night, also known as bedwetting.

Bed-wetting

Involuntary urination during sleep, especially common in children.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A behavioral disorder diagnosed in childhood characterized by ongoing patterns of disobedience, hostility, and defiant behavior towards authority figures.