The school of behaviorism attempted to explain behavior by studying:
A) the reasons people give for their behaviors.
B) the specific personality traits that lead to behavior.
C) how a specific stimulus evokes a specific response.
D) the purposes of people's behavior.

Question

The school of behaviorism attempted to explain behavior by studying:
A) the reasons people give for their behaviors.
B) the specific personality traits that lead to behavior.
C) how a specific stimulus evokes a specific response. 
D) the purposes of people's behavior.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The school of behaviorism focused on how a specific stimulus evokes a specific response, and therefore, the correct answer is C. They believed that by controlling the environment, behavior could be predicted and manipulated. They did not focus on reasons or purposes for behavior, nor did they focus on personality traits.

The School of Behaviorism Attempted to Explain Behavior by Studying