6 Questions
Which philosophical tradition is behaviorism related to?
Realism
What is the main belief of behaviorists regarding behavior?
Behavior is determined by environmental conditions
What does the realists' thesis of independent reality resemble in behaviorism?
The belief in the causality of environmental conditions
Skinner pioneered the principles of behaviorism and the techniques of behavioral engineering
True
Skinner believed that behaviorism can be applied to politics, economics, and social organizations
True
Skinner advocated for behaviorism as a more practical educational method
True
Test your knowledge on the philosophical foundations of behaviorism with this quiz! Explore how behaviorism is intertwined with realism and the belief in an independent reality. Dive into the relationship between environmental conditions and behavior in this thought-provoking quiz.
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