Thorndike proposed the canon of parsimony, which states that given two explanations, a scientist should always accept the simpler.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 2Skinner thought his critics displayed the nonscientific and inaccurate ways of thinking that his work attempted to correct.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 3A behavior therapist is primarily interested in
A) inner states.
B) actual behaviors.
C) historical antecedents.
D) reinforcing previously unexpressed behaviors.
Question 4Inspired by Skinner, Arthur Staats claims that personality traits, abilties, and attitudes are developed as a result of a long-term, complex process of
A) reinforcement.
B) training.
C) learning.
D) knowledge-integration.
Question 5Which of the following is true of behavior therapy?
A) Behavior therapy tries to help people to respond to life situations the way they would like to respond.
B) The therapist decides on the specific therapy goals.
C) The complaints of the client are understood as symptoms of some underlying problem.
D) Behavior therapy tries to modify an emotional core of attitudes or feelings within the personality.
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