Question

Marty's dog always sits when Marty opens th e cupboard to get the dog a biscuit. How would a behaviorist describe the dog's behavior?
a. The dog thinks that if he sits, he will get a biscuit.
b. The dog is hungry, so his instincts tell him to sit.
c. The dog expects to get a biscuit when Marty opens the cupboard.
d. The dog sits when Marty opens the cupboard.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is D. The dog sits when Marty opens the cupboard.

Explanation:

The dog's behavior if described by the behaviorist perspective, would be described in terms of a stimulus and a response, the stimulus occurs when Marty opens the cupboard and the response is that the dog sits; therefore, in terms of a stimulus and a response, the dog sits when Marty opens the cupboard.