Hull's training in engineering was manifest in his belief that all behavior could be reduced to the language of ____.
A)mathematics
B)vectors (response directions and strengths)
C)valences (reward values)
D)field theory
E)biology

Question

Hull's training in engineering was manifest in his belief that all behavior could be reduced to the language of ____.​
A)​mathematics
B)vectors (response directions and strengths)
C)​valences (reward values)
D)field theory
E)biology

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hull was a proponent of behaviorism, which sought to explain behavior in a scientific and quantitative manner. As an engineer, he believed that all behavior could be accurately measured and predicted using mathematical equations and principles, making choice A) mathematics the best answer.

Hull's Training in Engineering Was Manifest in His Belief That