Question 1

Watson never published in popular magazines.

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Watson, known for his work in behaviorism, did publish articles in popular magazines to promote his ideas to a broader audience.

Question 2

Thorndike introduced a new experimental method labeled:

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Thorndike introduced the "puzzle box" as an experimental method to study animal learning and behavior.

Question 3

Who proposed that the principles of excitement and inhibition could explain the complex functioning of the nervous system?

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Pavlov proposed the principles of excitement and inhibition to explain the complex functioning of the nervous system, particularly through his work on classical conditioning.

Question 4

Watson believed that the causes of both mental illness and deviance were in:

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Watson, a behaviorist, believed that mental illness and deviance were caused by maladaptive habits, which are learned behaviors that can be changed through conditioning.

Question 5

Pavlov initially called conditioned reflexes, which he created experimentally:

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Pavlov referred to the conditioned reflexes he created experimentally as "psychic secretion" because they were responses that seemed to be produced by the mind or psyche in reaction to stimuli.

Question 6

John Watson, as did many psychologists of his time, divided emotions into three categories:

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John Watson, a pioneering psychologist, identified love, fear, and rage as the three fundamental emotions.

Question 7

Lewis Henry Morgan argued that animals possess many mental abilities, such as:

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The answer of Lewis Henry Morgan argued that animals possess...

Question 8

What was Watson's view of introspection?

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Watson, a behaviorist, rejected introspection as a method because he believed psychology should focus on observable behavior rather than internal mental processes.

Question 9

Morgan and Romanes were supporters of the approach to comparative psychology.

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Morgan and Romanes were known for their anthropomorphic approach to comparative psychology, attributing human-like qualities to animals in their studies.

Question 10

As a psychologist, John Watson refused to conduct research for advertisement companies.

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John Watson, a psychologist known for his work in behaviorism, actually worked in advertising after leaving academia and applied his psychological principles to marketing strategies.

Question 11

By using live animals, this scientist was able to show, without the destruction of the live tissue, how the digestive system works.

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Ivan Pavlov is known for his experiments with dogs, which demonstrated the principles of classical conditioning and provided insights into the digestive system without destroying live tissue.

Question 12

Many researchers studying animals believed in a principle of continuity/. What was this principle?

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The answer of Many researchers studying animals believed in a...

Question 13

The process of thinking, according to Bekhterev, is:

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Bekhterev viewed thinking as inhibited speech reflexes, suggesting that thought processes are internalized forms of speech that are not outwardly expressed.

Question 14

Unlike most psychologists using the term "psychological associations", Pavlov used the term:

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Pavlov, known for his work on classical conditioning, referred to the connections formed in the brain as "physiological associations" rather than "psychological associations".

Question 15

George J. Romanes (1848-1894) was a British physiologist who introduced the term:

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George J. Romanes is credited with introducing the term "comparative psychology," which involves the study of animal behavior and mental processes in comparison to humans.

Question 16

In a way, Thorndike's strategy resembled somewhat the logic of Titchener, which called for the study of mental elements. However, the difference between Titchener and Thorndike was obvious. What was it?

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The answer of In a way, Thorndike's strategy resembled somewhat...

Question 17

Thorndike believed that a true psychologist must know:

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The answer of Thorndike believed that a true psychologist must...

Question 18

Who wrote Psychology From a Standpoint of a Behaviorist?

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John Watson wrote "Psychology From a Standpoint of a Behaviorist," which outlines his behaviorist approach to psychology.

Question 19

C. L. Morgan attempted to describe the most complex animal behavior as:

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The answer of C. L. Morgan attempted to describe the...

Question 20

Bekhterev believed that he could explain all psychological processes as transformations of:

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Bekhterev believed that psychological processes could be explained as transformations of energy, aligning with his focus on objective and physiological approaches to psychology.

Quiz 7: The Birth and Development of the Behaviorist Tradition