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What does behaviorism primarily emphasize as the focus of study?
What does behaviorism primarily emphasize as the focus of study?
How did behaviorism develop in relation to early psychology?
How did behaviorism develop in relation to early psychology?
Which perspective is primarily concerned with observable behavior according to behaviorists?
Which perspective is primarily concerned with observable behavior according to behaviorists?
What is a key characteristic of the behavioral approach in psychology?
What is a key characteristic of the behavioral approach in psychology?
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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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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.
