Author Question: Cognitive psychologists believe that behaviorists cannot explain human language because a. ... (Read 72 times)

dmcintosh

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
Cognitive psychologists believe that behaviorists cannot explain human language because
 
  a. behaviorists place too much emphasis on genetic explanations.
  b. behaviorists cannot provide appropriate explanations because their research rarely uses operational definitions.
  c. language has a complex structure that cannot be explained in terms of stimuli and responses.
  d. language is acquired in humans through adults' careful teaching of young children.

Question 2

During the late 1960s, psychologists began to favor the cognitive approach, because they felt that the behaviorist approach
 
  a. emphasized unobservable cognitive processes.
  b. overused Wundt's technique of introspection.
  c. placed too much emphasis on concepts such as reinforcement and observable responses.
  d. devoted too much research to the organization of memory.



bob

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Answer to Question 1

Ans: c

Answer to Question 2

Ans: c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library