Why do behaviorists focus on external factors as keys to understanding development?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following key points:
• One can measure the impact of external factors on behavior
• A focus on observable behavior allows one to understand behavior
• Understanding the individual's environment and his or her patterns of reinforcements will allow one to predict the behavior of the individual
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FIll in the blank with correct word.
In persuasive messages, the careful evaluation of the content of a message is accomplished via which route of processing?
a. central b. peripheral c. attributional d. dissonant e. relational