MENTALISM AND RADICAL BEHAVIORISM
Description
Instructions
Use the Mentalism and Radical Behaviorism Template [DOCX] to complete the following:
Identify whether the statement provides a mentalistic or a behavioristic explanation for a behavior for the 10 phrases or sentences provided in the template.
Write a summary explaining the reasoning behind your choices. You are not required to provide an individual explanation for each statement.
Provide a behavioristic explanation as an alternative for each of the mentalistic explanations you identify.
Analyze how the behavioristic approach is different from most other psychology fields.
How does a behavior analytic approach differ from the other fields of psychology?
How would a mentalistic approach inform one’s practice?
How would a behavior analytic approach inform one’s practice?
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Review the Evidence and APA section of the Writing Center for more information on how to cite your sources.
Resources: 1–2 scholarly or professional resources.
Length: 2–4 double-spaced pages, in addition to the title page and references page.
Mentalism and Radical Behaviorism Template [DOCX]
