This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Psychologists want to find the causes of behavior and view the research process as puzzle solving ... (Read 100 times)

dmcintosh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
on: Jun 19, 2018
Psychologists want to find the causes of behavior and view the research process as puzzle solving because they share this value of science.
 
  a. organization c. empiricism
  b. determinism d. curiosity

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the causes of behavioral phenomena is true?
 
  a. Psychologists agree that the reinforcement history of an organism is an important cause of behavior.
  b. Psychologists agree that all behavior is caused by something, but they disagree as to what that something is.
  c. Psychologists agree that evolution is an important cause of behavior.
  d. Psychologists agree that Divine control and free will are an important causes of behavior.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

TDubDCFL

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
We solve puzzles because we are curious about the solution. Curiosity also involves a desire to know more about things (things that may be puzzling to us at present).

Answer to Question 2

B
Psychologists agree that all behaviors have causes, but they disagree on what the causes are. Some emphasize personality factors, some emphasize reinforcement histories, etc.


dmcintosh

  • Member
  • Posts: 517
Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Bigfoot1984

  • Member
  • Posts: 321
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.

Did you know?

More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Posterior view of the Heart, outlining the major arteries Posterior view of the Heart, outlining the major arteries
Deviancy training is a process by which antisocial peers encourage antisocial talk among friends, ... Deviancy training is a process by which antisocial peers encourage antisocial talk among friends, ...
Family teaching: problem solving skills. Family teaching: problem solving skills.
Find the factor demand for labour and the amount of output it will produce. Show all ... Find the factor demand for labour and the amount of output it will produce. Show all ...
Structure of a Typical Vertebra (Superior View) Structure of a Typical Vertebra (Superior View)
Video: First Stage of Labor and Delivery Video

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library