Question

Early behaviorists argued that because thinking cannot be observed, it cannot be studied objectively and scientifically. How would a cognitive psychologist be most likely to respond to this argument

Answer 1

Answer:

By studying people's responses to various stimuli, we can draw inferences about thought processes that may underlie those responses.

Explanation:

The field of cognitive psychology studies thought processes, by studying people's brain responses, they can draw inferences about the thought processes that may underlie those responses. Tools and equipment used in the field of cognitive studies to check thought processes and brain activities includes; functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalogram (EEG), optical imaging, magnetoencephalography.  The development of this tools have been helpful in cognitive studies.