Asked by Kanyapirom Sinpaibul on Jul 21, 2024
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Early behaviorists,such as John B.Watson,would have been LEAST likely to encourage research that focused on
A) maladaptive eating habits.
B) the meaning of frightening dreams.
C) effective parenting techniques.
D) crime-deterring legal practices.
Maladaptive Eating Habits
Unhealthy eating behaviors that negatively impact one's physical or mental health.
Frightening Dreams
Vivid and disturbing dreams that evoke fear, anxiety, or terror in the dreamer.
Effective Parenting Techniques
Strategies and approaches used by parents to raise children who are healthy, educated, and socially responsible.
- Gain insight into behaviorism and evaluate its consequences on the observation of behavior.
Verified Answer
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Paula PantinJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Early behaviorists, such as John B. Watson, were primarily interested in observable behavior and focused on the principles of conditioning. As such, they would have been least likely to encourage research on subjective experiences such as the meaning of frightening dreams. They also had little interest in mental processes, which are relevant to effective parenting techniques and crime-deterring legal practices. Maladaptive eating habits, however, may have been of interest to early behaviorists as they could be seen as observable behaviors that are subject to conditioning.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into behaviorism and evaluate its consequences on the observation of behavior.