Whereas the Field of Animal Behavior Known as Behaviorism Focused

question 141

Short Answer

Whereas the field of animal behavior known as behaviorism focused on controlled laboratory studies of a small number of species, the field of animal behavior known as _______ concentrated on comparative studies of diverse animals in their natural environments.

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Definitions:

Self-handicapping

A cognitive strategy by which people avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.

Berglas and Jones

Researchers known for their work on self-handicapping strategies in psychology, exploring how individuals create obstacles to avoid self-blame for failure.

Self-perception

The process by which individuals interpret their own actions and form attitudes and beliefs about themselves based on those actions.

Classroom Environment

The atmosphere, setting, and dynamics within a classroom that influence learning and student engagement.