Which one of the following statements reflects Tolman's notion of purposive behaviorism?
A) Organisms sometimes reinforce themselves e.g., by feeling proud.
B) Organisms behave in order to attain particular goals.
C) Behavior can be altered by reinforcement, but not by punishment.
D) When organisms discover that a particular response is no longer reinforced as it has previously been, they increase the frequency of that response for a short time.

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Tolman's notion of purposive behaviorism emphasizes that organisms behave in a goal-directed manner, meaning they behave with a particular goal or outcome in mind. This is opposed to a more mechanistic view of behaviorism that focuses solely on stimulus-response associations. Choice A may be partially correct, as Tolman also emphasized the importance of internal motivation and reinforcement, but it does not reflect his specific notion of purposive behaviorism. Choices C and D are incorrect as they are not central to Tolman's views on behaviorism.

Which One of the Following Statements Reflects Tolman's Notion of Purposive