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Critiques of Behaviorism
Behaviorism faced criticism for its reductionist and deterministic viewpoints. Critics, particularly from the humanist perspective, argued that its focus on genetics and environment as the sole determinants of behavior was overly simplifying. They contended that this approach disregarded important aspects of the human experience, such as personal control and intentionality.
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A psychologist is studying why a specific student consistently fails to complete their homework. The psychologist decides to focus only on observable events in the student's environment, such as the time of day the homework is assigned, the presence of distractions like television, and the tangible rewards or punishments the student receives from their parents for completion or non-completion. This approach deliberately avoids speculating about the student's internal feelings of motivation, their thought processes, or their unconscious desires. Which of the following principles is best illustrated by the psychologist's methodology?
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A psychologist proposes that a person's decision to become a musician is entirely the product of their lifelong history of receiving praise for playing an instrument and observing successful musicians. This explanation suggests the career choice is a predictable outcome of environmental influences. Which of the following statements represents the most significant criticism of this psychologist's perspective?