Multiple Choice
Which term best completes the following sentence: ______ is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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Which term refers to the ability to understand ideas expressed in words?
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Cognitive dissonance
B
Operant conditioning
C
Expressive language
D
Receptive language
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Step 1: Understand the key terms provided in the problem to differentiate their meanings.
Step 2: Define 'Cognitive dissonance' as the mental discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
Step 3: Define 'Operant conditioning' as a learning process through rewards and punishments to increase or decrease behavior.
Step 4: Define 'Expressive language' as the ability to convey thoughts and feelings through words or gestures.
Step 5: Define 'Receptive language' as the ability to understand and comprehend ideas and information expressed by others in words, which matches the description in the question.
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