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Which philosophical tradition is behaviorism related to?
Which philosophical tradition is behaviorism related to?
- Pragmatism
- Realism (correct)
- Idealism
- Existentialism
What is the main belief of behaviorists regarding behavior?
What is the main belief of behaviorists regarding behavior?
- Behavior is determined by genetics
- Behavior is determined by environmental conditions (correct)
- Behavior is determined by free will
- Behavior is determined by unconscious desires
What does the realists' thesis of independent reality resemble in behaviorism?
What does the realists' thesis of independent reality resemble in behaviorism?
- The belief in multiple realities
- The belief in the causality of environmental conditions (correct)
- The belief in the power of imagination
- The belief in subjective reality
Skinner pioneered the principles of behaviorism and the techniques of behavioral engineering
Skinner pioneered the principles of behaviorism and the techniques of behavioral engineering
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Skinner believed that behaviorism can be applied to politics, economics, and social organizations
Skinner believed that behaviorism can be applied to politics, economics, and social organizations
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Skinner advocated for behaviorism as a more practical educational method
Skinner advocated for behaviorism as a more practical educational method
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