In determining the cause of behaviour, the principle of _____ considers that when the cause is present, the effect occurs; but, when the cause is not present, the effect does not occur.

In determining the cause of behaviour, the principle of _____ considers that when the cause is present, the effect occurs; but, when the cause is not present, the effect does not occur.



a. covariation of cause and effect
b. elimination of alternative explanations
c. temporal precedence
d. observational analysis

Answer: covariation of cause and effect


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