A researcher counts the number of times a rat stands on its hind legs after being placed in a new environment.Given what you know about the schools of psychology,which viewpoint best suits her research technique?
A) functionalism
B) behaviorism
C) Gestalt psychology
D) psychoanalysis

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The behaviorist perspective focuses on observable behavior and environmental factors that influence it. This research technique of counting the number of times a rat stands on its hind legs after being placed in a new environment is a clear example of behaviorism. The researcher is only interested in the rat's observable behavior and how the environment (new or unfamiliar space) affects it.

A Researcher Counts the Number of Times a Rat Stands