Watson suggested a(n)- theory of learning, which hypothesizes that learning involves the formation of a direct connection between a st___________ and a r__________.

Skinner perceives thoughts and feelings as pr___________ behaviors that themselves need to be explained.

Hull believed that it might be useful to include internal events into one's theorizing so long as they can be op_________ by defining them in such a way that they can be measured.

Descartes' dualistic model suggested that human behavior has two aspects: an inv_______ or ref_______ aspect that works like a machine, and a v________ aspect that is f_________ chosen. By contrast, the behavior of animals was believed to be entirely ___________.

Watson's brand of behaviorism is frequently referred to as ___________ behaviorism.

The functionalists were similar to the structuralists in that they emphasized the study of c_________ experience and frequent used the method of i_________.

According to Skinner, the best way to deal with and decrease undesirable behavior is to:

Those who adopted the f_________ approach to psychology highlighted the adaptive processes of the mind and were thus extremely interested in the study of learning.

In finding out the relationship of thoughts and feelings to overt behavior, it is sometimes hard to know if the thoughts and feelings pr________ or f__________ the behavior.

Explain how the British empiricists viewed the acquisition of knowledge.

Watson argued that psychology must become a n__________ science (like biology, chemistry, and physics) based solely on the study of directly ob__________ events.

The law of ___________ states that we link events that are opposite to each other, whereas the law of ____________ states that we link events that occur in close proximity to each other.

The nativist position, as exemplified by the Greek philosopher ____________ emphasizes the function of (learning/heredity); the empiricist position, as exemplified by the Greek philosopher ____________ emphasizes the function of (learning/heredity).

To claim that a trait is h_________ means that it has a genetic basis and can be inherited by offspring.