Homework: Mentalism and Radical Behaviorism
As a future ABA professional, understanding how the field of behavior analysis differs from other psychology fields is important. Behavior analysts use objective and behavioristic statements to describe phenomena they observe. At this point in your studies, it is important to start eliminating mentalistic statements from your vocabulary to help you to begin thinking like a behavior analyst.
Use the Mentalism and Radical Behaviorism Template provided in the Resources area of this homework to complete the following:
A. For the 10 phrases or sentences provided in the template, identify whether the statement provides a mentalistic or a behavioristic explanation for a behavior.
B. Write a summary, explaining the reasoning behind your choices. You are not required to provide an individual explanation for each statement.
C. For each of the mentalistic explanations you identify, provide a behavioristic explanation as an alternative.
D. Analyze how the behavioristic approach is different from most other psychology fields.
a. How would a mentalistic approach inform one's practice?
b. How would a behavior analytic approach inform one's practice?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.