Mentalism Vs. Radical Behaviorism

• 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?