Asked by Chloe Goldsmith on Sep 25, 2024
Skinner believed that physiological processes are
A) irrelevant for mental activities.
B) less important than conscious processes.
C) only relevant for the lower needs.
D) highly important as the foundation of behavior.
Physiological Processes
The functions and activities within living organisms that enable them to survive, grow, and reproduce.
Mental Activities
Cognitive operations or processes that involve thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and processing information within the human brain.
Lower Needs
In Maslow's hierarchy, these refer to the more basic needs such as physiological and safety needs that must be met before higher-level needs can be addressed.
- Develop an understanding of Skinner's views regarding human behavior, including the pivotal role of consequences in influencing behavior.
Learning Objectives
- Develop an understanding of Skinner's views regarding human behavior, including the pivotal role of consequences in influencing behavior.