Behaviourism vs. Cognitive Psychology
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Behaviourism vs. Cognitive Psychology

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In cognitive psychology, what is the primary emphasis?

  • Memory, thinking, and problem-solving (correct)
  • Unconscious desires
  • Reactive emotional patterns
  • External environmental factors
  • According to behaviourism, what is the main focus of study?

  • Internal mental processes
  • Emotional responses
  • Cognitive functions
  • Observable behavior (correct)
  • Which approach places more importance on environmental stimuli in shaping behavior?

  • Behaviorism (correct)
  • Humanistic psychology
  • Gestalt psychology
  • Psychoanalytic theory
  • Study Notes

    Cognitive Psychology

    • Primary emphasis is on mental processes, such as perception, attention, memory, language, and problem-solving.

    Behaviourism

    • Main focus of study is on observable behaviour, specifically the behaviours that can be measured and observed.

    Approaches to Behaviour

    • Behaviourism places more importance on environmental stimuli in shaping behaviour, suggesting that behaviour is primarily influenced by external factors.

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    Test your knowledge on the main focus of study in behaviourism and cognitive psychology, as well as the emphasis and importance placed on environmental stimuli in shaping behavior by each approach.

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