The idea that a general-purpose process in the brain mediates learning across all types of learning tasks is called associationism or ________.

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The idea that a general-purpose process in the brain mediates learning across all types of learning tasks is called stimulus-response psychology, which is also known as associationism. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A (Gestalt psychology) refers to a different theoretical approach in psychology. Option C (nonassociative learning) and option D (ethology) are not directly related to the idea of associationism.

The Idea That a General-Purpose Process in the Brain Mediates