Behaviorists Look for Events That Will Determine Whether or Not

question 109

Multiple Choice

Behaviorists look for events that will determine whether or not a particular behavior will be repeated.This mental link is referred to as

• A)associative learning.
• B)unconscious learning.
• C)intelligence.
• D)personality.

Understand the use and limitations of different research methods in psychology.

Define and understand the concept of a hypothesis in psychological research.

Grasp the importance of operational definitions in conducting and replicating psychological research.

Recognize biases and errors in reasoning within psychological research, including the dangers of generalization.

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Definitions:

Special Journals

Special journals are accounting journals designed for recording specific types of transactions in a detailed manner, such as sales or purchases, to streamline the accounting process.

General Journal

A basic accounting ledger where all types of transactions are initially recorded, using a double-entry bookkeeping system, before being posted to specific accounts in the general ledger.

Sales Journal

A specialized accounting journal used to record all sales of merchandise on credit.

Accrual Basis

A financial recording technique that documents incomes and expenses as they are incurred or earned, without taking into account the timing of cash transactions.