A radical behaviourist is having a debate with a cognitive behaviourist. On which of the following topics are they likely to disagree the most?
A)Responses are more likely to continue if they are rewarded.
B)Behaviours are automatically stamped in or stamped out.
C)Responses are less likely to continue if they are punished.
D)The laws of learning apply to all organisms.

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Radical behaviorists focus on observable behaviors and the environmental factors that reinforce or punish these behaviors, often neglecting internal processes. Cognitive behaviorists, on the other hand, emphasize the importance of mental processes and how they influence learning and behavior. Therefore, they are likely to disagree most on the role of internal processes in learning, which is implied in choice B, as it suggests a more mechanical view of behavior modification without considering cognitive aspects.

A Radical Behaviourist Is Having a Debate with a Cognitive