In the past there were a group of psychologists that were known as behaviorists because the approach they advocated was bound by a set of beliefs regarding the way behavior or responses are acquired and changed. These psychologists took the position that the responses we learn are a function of the consequences of our behavior. This position or set of beliefs would represent
A) a rigid approach to science.
B) a paradigm.
C) the period of time in which intuition was the dominant mode of thought.
D) reliance on authority

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A paradigm refers to a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field. The behaviorists' approach, emphasizing that learned responses are a function of the consequences of our behavior, represents a paradigm within psychology.

In the Past There Were a Group of Psychologists That