Understanding Behaviorism

What is the primary focus of behaviorism as a theory of learning?

• Innate behaviors

• Observable behaviors

• Cognitive processes

• Emotional responses

Who is credited with initiating the behaviorist movement with a significant article?

• Ivan Pavlov

• John Watson

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

According to behaviorism, how is new behavior primarily acquired?

• Through cognitive development

• Through classical or operant conditioning

• Through emotional experiences

• Through genetic inheritance

What metaphor is used to describe the mind at birth in behaviorist theory?

• A puzzle to solve

• A complex machine

• A locked box

• A blank slate

What is the behaviorists' theoretical goal in studying psychology?

• Understanding emotional depth

• Prediction and control

• Analyzing genetic factors

• Exploring cognitive processes