Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSYCH 303
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Industrial/Organizational Psychology PSYCH 303

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How do people generally learn according to behaviorist principles?

  • By directly observing others
  • Through abstract thinking and reasoning
  • By memorizing information
  • As a consequence of behavior (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes the reinforcement process in behaviorist learning?

  • Repeating behaviors that result in pleasurable outcomes (correct)
  • Avoiding all types of outcomes
  • Forgetting unpleasant experiences over time
  • Repeating behaviors with negative outcomes
  • In the context of behaviorist psychology, what leads individuals to avoid certain behaviors?

  • Social interactions with peers
  • Curiosity about the unknown
  • Uncomfortable outcomes from those behaviors (correct)
  • Fear of public opinion
  • What is the primary focus of behaviorist learning theories?

    <p>Observable behaviors and their consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome is likely to reinforce a behavior according to behaviorist learning principles?

    <p>Achieving pleasurable or desirable results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the behaviorist perspective on learning?

    <p>Learning is driven by the consequences of actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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