20 May Identify whether the statement is mentalistic or behavioris
- Column 1: Identify whether the statement is mentalistic or behavioristic for each scenario.
- Column 2: Explain the reasoning behind your choices. Some of the scenarios are similar and you may reuse your justification in multiple scenarios—but you must restate the explanation for each scenario.
- Column 3: Provide a behavioristic explanation as an alternative for each of the mentalistic explanations you identify.
Answer the following questions below the table. Each answer should be no more than two paragraphs.
- How does a behavior analytic approach differ from other fields of psychology?
- What is the problem with a behavior analyst using a mentalistic approach?
- Why is it important for a behavior analyst to use a behavioristic approach and not use a mentalistic approach in their practice?
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[Start typing your introduction here. 3 – 4 sentences are plenty. Delete this prompt.]
Mentalistic and Behavioristic Statements Grid
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Statements – Below are statements Jen has made. Determine if Jen’s statements are mentalistic or behavior analytic. |
Mentalistic or behavior analytic |
Explanation (and cite your source or course text here also for each cell) (e.g. this statement uses an explanatory fiction by…(Cooper et al., 2020). |
If mentalistic, provide an alternative behavioral statement |
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Jen says that Tom overeats to help him cope with bad days. |
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Jen says that when the dog food can is opened, Sparky runs to the kitchen. |
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Jen says that Khoi cries because he knows it will evoke sympathy. |
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Jen says that LaToya procrastinates because she gets stressed out by big tasks. |
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Jen says that Ari knows if he cheats on his test, he will be given a 0. |
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Jen says that Carla fell down, began crying, and screamed “my leg hurts”. |
Behavior Analytic Approach vs. Other Fields of Psychology
[How does a behavior analytic approach differ from other fields of psychology?]
Problems with a Mentalistic Approach
[What is the problem with a behavior analyst using a mentalistic approach?]
Importance of a Behavior Analytic Approach in Practice
[Why is it important for a behavior analyst to use a behavior analytic approach and not use a mentalistic approach in their practice?]
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