According to John Watson, the goal of a scientific psychology was to:
A) predict and control behaviour.
B) understand both the structure and function of consciousness.
C) determine the neural mechanisms underlying behaviour and thought.
D) ease psychological distress and help people reach their fullest potential.
A) predict and control behaviour.
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a. fewer ideas than b. about the same number of ideas as c. just a few more ideas than d. significantly more ideas than
One major limitation of single subject studies is that they
a. delay necessary treatment. b. are inefficient for data collection. c. are often unethical. d. have poor generalizability.
Stigma happens when the public conveys a general disgrace, while stigma is more when a person assigns a disgrace to him/herself
a. Private; public b. Public; self c. General; specific d. Specific; general
The ability to learn from one's experiences, and use resources effectively when faced with challenges or problems is the psychologist's working definition of ________
a) divergent problem solving b) creative thinking c) heuristic usage d) intelligence