BEHV 4010 Exam 1
why does Skinner believe science was blamed for the problems faced by the world ? -
ANS-1. People blamed the process of science not the misuse of science.
2. Focused on control of inanimate nature without preparing for the social problems that
followed.
3. Science developed unevenly
What is basic working assumption of science ? - ANS-It assumes the universe is lawful
and orderly.
1) description
2) prediction
3) control
objections to a scientific understanding of human behavior - ANS-1. Threat to free will
2. Behavior is "special subject" beyond the pale of science
3. Science is appropriate up to a certain point
What are the differences between science and the products of science? - ANS-Science
is the process that allows us to discover information. The organized accumulation of
information is the product
3 Phases of science - ANS-1. Description. collection of facts about observed events that
can be quantified, classified and examined for possible relations with other known facts.
2. Prediction. Repeated observation that permits calculations relative probabilities
among events and identifies correlation.
3. Control. Highest level of scientific understanding, when you can make things happen
repeatedly in an orderly and predictable way.
Why is behavior difficult to study scientifically ? - ANS--Unlearning has to occur
-incorrect assumptions
-complex
-constantly changing
-private events influence behavior
Why may it be scientifically better to use the term "functional relation" than the term
"cause-and-effect?" - ANS-1. It implies that we understand why a cause causes its
effect.
2. Functional relation is a more exact explanation.
why does Skinner believe science was blamed for the problems faced by the world ? -
ANS-1. People blamed the process of science not the misuse of science.
2. Focused on control of inanimate nature without preparing for the social problems that
followed.
3. Science developed unevenly
What is basic working assumption of science ? - ANS-It assumes the universe is lawful
and orderly.
1) description
2) prediction
3) control
objections to a scientific understanding of human behavior - ANS-1. Threat to free will
2. Behavior is "special subject" beyond the pale of science
3. Science is appropriate up to a certain point
What are the differences between science and the products of science? - ANS-Science
is the process that allows us to discover information. The organized accumulation of
information is the product
3 Phases of science - ANS-1. Description. collection of facts about observed events that
can be quantified, classified and examined for possible relations with other known facts.
2. Prediction. Repeated observation that permits calculations relative probabilities
among events and identifies correlation.
3. Control. Highest level of scientific understanding, when you can make things happen
repeatedly in an orderly and predictable way.
Why is behavior difficult to study scientifically ? - ANS--Unlearning has to occur
-incorrect assumptions
-complex
-constantly changing
-private events influence behavior
Why may it be scientifically better to use the term "functional relation" than the term
"cause-and-effect?" - ANS-1. It implies that we understand why a cause causes its
effect.
2. Functional relation is a more exact explanation.
