The Passion for Theories and Histories of Distinctive Eastern Cultures

question 4

True/False

The passion for theories and histories of distinctive Eastern cultures created broad interest in what contemporary 19th Europeans called the "Orient." The great power became political rivals in the areas of non-European cultures in North Africa,the eastern Mediterranean,the Arabian peninsula and eventually Asia.

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Definitions:

B.F. Skinner

A prominent American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning processes, focusing on observable behaviors and disregarding mental activities.

Cognitive School

The cognitive school of thought in psychology focuses on the study of mental processes including perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Humanistic School

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential for growth and the role of unique perceptions in guiding behavior and mental processes.