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Which of the following best defines a stimulus?
Which of the following best defines a stimulus?
- A behavior or action elicited by an event or situation
- An observable and measurable behavior
- An internal mental process or emotion
- A reflexive response triggered by an event or situation (correct)
What is the difference between a stimulus and a response?
What is the difference between a stimulus and a response?
- A stimulus is a behavior or action, while a response is an event or situation
- A stimulus is an event or situation that triggers a response, while a response is a reaction to a stimulus (correct)
- A stimulus is an internal mental process, while a response is an observable behavior
- A stimulus is an observable behavior, while a response is an internal mental process
What did behaviorists believe should be the focus of psychological study?
What did behaviorists believe should be the focus of psychological study?
- Subjective experiences and thoughts
- Internal mental processes and emotions
- Reflexive responses triggered by stimuli
- Observable and measurable behaviors (correct)
What approach did behaviorists take in studying psychology?
What approach did behaviorists take in studying psychology?
Which of the following is an example of a response?
Which of the following is an example of a response?
Flashcards
Stimulus definition
Stimulus definition
An event or situation that triggers a response.
Response definition
Response definition
A reaction to a stimulus.
Behaviorist focus
Behaviorist focus
Observable, measurable behaviors in psychology.
Behaviorist approach
Behaviorist approach
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Example of response
Example of response
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Study Notes
Stimulus
- A stimulus is anything that can trigger a response.
- It can be internal or external.
- It impacts our behavior.
Response
- A response is any reaction to a stimulus.
- It is the result of a stimulus, a behavioral reaction.
Difference Between Stimulus and Response
- Stimulus triggers a response, response is the reaction to the stimulus.
- Stimulus is the cause, response is the effect.
Behaviorist Beliefs
- Behaviorists believed that the best way to understand and study psychology was to focus on observable behaviors, not internal mental processes.
- Behaviorists felt that psychology should focus on how people respond to stimuli.
Behaviorist Approach
- Behaviorists took a scientific approach.
- They used experiments to study how behaviors are learned and changed.
Example of a Response
- A response is a reaction to a stimulus.
- If someone throws a ball at you (stimulus), your response could be to catch the ball.
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Test your knowledge on stimuli and responses with this quiz! Learn about what a stimulus is, how it differs from a response, and explore examples of both. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of classical conditioning and reflexive responses.
