Asked by Cindy Barraza on Jun 22, 2024

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Cognitive psychologists are similar to behaviorists in their

A) heavy reliance on animal experiments.
B) rejection of all discussion of thinking.
C) reliance on experiments and observations of behavior.
D) preference for self-reports instead of objective observation.

Cognitive Psychologists

Professionals who study mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Animal Experiments

Research methods involving the use of non-human animals to study biological, behavioral, medical, or psychological phenomena.

Thinking

The process of considering or reasoning about something, encompassing problem solving, decision making, and creative processes.

  • Apprehend the movement from behaviorism towards cognitive psychology and its consequences for examining mental activities.
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Savannah BurnettJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Cognitive psychologists, like behaviorists, also rely heavily on experiments and observations of behavior. However, they also study mental processes such as thinking, perception, and memory, which is different from the behaviorists who only focused on observable behavior. Therefore, choice A, B and D are incorrect.