Which of these is not a basic assumption of behaviorism?
Correct answer: D. Internal cognitive processes are largely included in scientific study
- A. Principles of learning apply equally to different species
- B. Learning can be studied objectively by focusing on stimuli and responses
- C. Organisms are born as "blank states" shaped and influenced by the environment
- D. Internal cognitive processes are largely included in scientific study
Explanation
Behaviorism focuses on observable stimuli, responses, and environmental learning, while treating private mental processes as outside or largely irrelevant to its main scientific analysis. Therefore, including internal cognitive processes is not a basic behaviorist assumption.
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