Question

Behaviorists prefer to study the covert behavior of individuals.
a)True
b)False

Answer 1

Answer:

true

behaviorist prefer to study

Answer 2

The answer to this question will be option B, False.

• A behaviorist is someone who demands behavioral evidence for any psychological hypothesis.
• There are two types of behaviors in psychology, overt and covert behaviors.
• The term 'overt' means visible or apparent. Overt behaviors can thus be observed. Overt behaviors are in the form of actions or verbal expressions.
• The term 'covert' means hidden or concealed. Covert behavior cannot be observed.
• From the definition of behaviorists, it is clear that they observe behavioral evidence before making hypotheses.
• Only overt behavior can be observed.
• Thus, behaviorists need to and prefer to observe overt behavior.
• So, the answer to this question will be option B, False.

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