The School of Behaviorism Was Based on the Belief That

question 175

Multiple Choice

The school of behaviorism was based on the belief that:

• A) anything can be learned by any living organism
• B) animals and humans are born with the potential to learn just about anything
• C) behavior is conditioned, unlike cognitions of the mind
• D) animals learn via behavioral principles, whereas humans learn via cognitive principles

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Neuron

The essential component of the nervous system, a nerve cell, is tasked with the transmission of information within the body.

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

The sudden and unexplained death of a seemingly healthy baby, usually during sleep, in the first year of life.

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, or specifically the lower part of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.