Behaviorism Was ________

question 114

Multiple Choice

Behaviorism was ________

• A) a reaction to what the behaviorists perceived as a lack of scientific rigor in psychoanalysis.
• B) a reaction to the lack of moral and spiritual factors in most theories at the time.
• C) an attempt to focus on the thinking styles of people with mental illness.
• D) a spin-off theory that elaborated on the psychoanalytic viewpoint.

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Definitions:

Preoperational

A stage in cognitive development, according to Piaget, where children are unable to perform operations and display egocentric thinking.

Concrete Operational

A stage in cognitive development where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

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A surgical procedure to replace the diseased or damaged parts of the left knee joint with artificial components to relieve pain and restore function.

Home Care Nurse

A healthcare professional who provides medical and personal care to individuals at home, often for the elderly or chronically ill.