What does behaviorism say about the nature of the mental?

What will be an ideal response?


According to behaviorism, what we call mental is a pattern or a disposition to behave in certain ways. To name a mental event is actually to make a prediction about a person's behavior.

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What is IDEAS?

(a) a liberal arts degree program (b) an open-minded way of viewing the world (c) a complicated approach to making new friends (d) a general problem-solving process

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In libertarian philosophy three negative rights are emphasized. Which one shouldn't be on the list?

A. the right to liberty B. the right to life C. the right to work D. the right to property

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Nozick’s main objection to existing welfare programs is that they exceed the

rightful powers of government

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Given a reason offered in support of a claim, these are the four conditions that must be met for that argument to be considered worthy of acceptance. In order of their application, the fourth condition is

What will be an ideal response

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