In the early twentieth century, the field of psychology was dominated by the behaviorist school of thought, which focused on the study of observable behaviors and the role of environmental stimuli. This approach to psychology largely ignored internal mental processes, such as thoughts and feelings, arguing that they were too subjective and difficult to measure. But as the century progressed, a new wave of thinking emerged, challenging the behaviorist perspective. This new approach, known as cognitivism, argued that mental processes—such as perception, attention, memory, and language—are crucial to understanding human behavior and should be studied scientifically. What is the main idea of the passage?
The passage primarily discusses
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The passage traces the development of psychology from behaviorism to cognitivism, highlighting the shift in focus from observable behaviors to mental processes. The passage does not primarily focus on the limitations of behaviorism or the differences between behaviorism and cognitivism, although these are mentioned. The primary focus is on the historical development of the field.
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