Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What field developed the formalized study of how people learn?

Cognitive Psychology
Structuralism
Humanism
Behaviorism

The correct answer is: Behaviorism

Behaviorism is the best answer because it is the field that developed the formalized study of how people learn. This field focuses on observable and measurable behaviors rather than thoughts and feelings, making it well-suited for studying the process of learning. Cognitive psychology (A) and humanism (C) may touch on elements of learning, but do not have the same specific focus on behavior as behaviorism does. Structuralism (B) focuses on the structures and elements of the mind, rather than the process of learning. Thus, behaviorism is the most appropriate and accurate answer to the question.