Most behaviorists performed research on animals but not humans. This is because
A. evolutionary theory suggests parallels between human and animal behavior.
B. it would be unethical to perform behavioral studies on humans.
C. animal brain structures are mostly similar to human brain structures.
D. they believed uniquely human aspects of cognition could not be studied.
Answer: A
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a. ?psychoanalytical therapy b. ?cognitive therapy c. ?humanistic therapy d. ?behavioral therapy
Moving from the fovea to the outer margins of the retina,
A. rods and cones are evenly distributed. B. the concentration of rods decreases and the concentration of cones increases. C. the concentration of cones decreases and the concentration of rods increases. D. rods and cones are concentrated in distinct clusters.
About a year after first ejaculation, boys may also begin to
A) have an anovulatory responses. B) experience nocturnal emissions. C) develop gynecomastia. D) grow a beard.
Cognitive theorists have argued that some people with narcissistic personality disorder:
A. develop the belief that they are unique or exceptional as a defense against rejection. B. have hallucinations and suicidal thoughts frequently. C. do not seek approval from others or consider themselves superior. D. develop negative assumptions about their self-worth due to highly critical parenting styles.