When behaviorists describe the learner as a "black box," they mean that:
A)Nothing occurs inside the learner.
B)Many stimuli have no noticeable effect on the learner.
C)Events occurring within the learner cannot be studied scientifically.
D)A learner makes many responses in the absence of any observed external stimulus.

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The term "black box" suggests that the inner workings of the learner cannot be observed or studied directly, making it difficult to determine exactly how stimuli are translated into responses. This does not imply that nothing occurs inside the learner, that stimuli have no effect, or that responses occur independently of stimulus input.

When Behaviorists Describe the Learner as a "Black Box," They