A person who takes the position called _____________ proposes explaining complex phenomena in terms of elementary components, e.g., explaining thought by discussing neuron functions.

a. holism
b. reductionism
c. phenomenalism
d. determinism


Answer: b. reductionism

Psychology

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a. ?was a prototype for the modern learned helplessness paradigm b. ?was replicated by Mary Cover Jones c. ?showed that fears could not be conditioned d. ?demonstrated the value of punishment e. ?has never been replicated

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a. tolerance. b. abuse. c. synergistic effects. d. intoxication.

Psychology