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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?

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?

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?

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Which of the following is an example of a response?

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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.