Chapter 1

Question 1

Methodological Behaviorism

Answer 1

Acknowledges the existence of mental events, but does not consider them in the analysis of behavior.

Only focuses on observable, stimuli and observable responses. It denies the behavior relationship with private events.

Question 2

Radical Behaviorism

Answer 2

By incorporating private events into an overall conceptual system of behavior. Seeks to understand all human behavior.

Radical behaviorism was primarily researched by BF Skinner. It emphasizes operant conditioning, the relationship of the antecedent, behavior, and consequence. Radical behaviorism describes private events. .

Question 3

Mentalism

Answer 3

Maybe defined as an approach to the study study of behavior, which assumes that a mental are inner dimension exist that differs from the behavioral dimension.

Mentalism include circular reasoning, explanatory fiction, and hypothetical construct

Question 4

Circular Reasoning

Answer 4

Provides an explanation of causing effect that circles back to the original information without giving you further explanation.

Question 5

Explanatory Fiction

Answer 5

Default explanation of behavior, and appears to explain the behavior, but is not described based on objective scientific evidence.