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Decorien Jolly
on Dec 28, 2024
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The fact that behaviours can be observed and thoughts and feelings cannot is the basis of
A) psychoanalysis.
B) functionalism.
C) structuralism.
D) behaviourism.
Behaviourism
A theory of learning that focuses on observable behaviors and discounts mental activities, asserting that behavior is a result of environmental stimuli.
Observable Behaviour
Actions of individuals that can be seen and measured, often used in psychological studies to understand and predict human behaviors.
- Outline the core theories and empirical methods associated with behaviorism.
- Identify the implications of focusing on observable behavior as opposed to internal states in the context of psychological research methodologies.
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Learning Objectives
- Outline the core theories and empirical methods associated with behaviorism.
- Identify the implications of focusing on observable behavior as opposed to internal states in the context of psychological research methodologies.