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What does behaviorism primarily emphasize as the focus of study?
What does behaviorism primarily emphasize as the focus of study?
- Emotional responses and feelings
- Social interactions and cultural influences
- Inner consciousness and thoughts
- Observable and measurable behavior (correct)
How did behaviorism develop in relation to early psychology?
How did behaviorism develop in relation to early psychology?
- It built upon the study of consciousness
- It embraced emotional interpretation
- It rejected the focus on consciousness (correct)
- It promoted the importance of introspection
Which perspective is primarily concerned with observable behavior according to behaviorists?
Which perspective is primarily concerned with observable behavior according to behaviorists?
- Cognitive psychology
- Humanistic psychology
- Behavioral perspective (correct)
- Psychoanalysis
What is a key characteristic of the behavioral approach in psychology?
What is a key characteristic of the behavioral approach in psychology?
Which of the following would behaviorists likely dismiss as a valuable focus of study?
Which of the following would behaviorists likely dismiss as a valuable focus of study?
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Behaviorism
Behaviorism
A school of thought in psychology that emphasizes studying observable and measurable behaviors.
Learning
Learning
The study of how behavior is learned and changed through experiences.
Rejection of Consciousness
Rejection of Consciousness
The rejection of studying internal mental states or consciousness.
Observable Behaviors
Observable Behaviors
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Focus on Behavior
Focus on Behavior
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Study Notes
Behaviorism
- Behaviorism emphasizes observable, measurable behaviors.
- This approach opposes earlier psychological focus on consciousness.
- Behaviorists advocate for studying only observable actions.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of behaviorism, a psychological approach that focuses on observable and measurable behaviors. This quiz contrasts behaviorism with earlier psychological perspectives that emphasized consciousness. Test your understanding of this influential framework in psychology.
