In the past there were a group of psychologists that were known as behaviorists because the approach that advocated was bound by a set of beliefs regarding the way behavior or responses are acquired and changed. These psychologists took the position that the responses we learn are a function of the consequences of our behavior. This position or set of beliefs would represent .

a paradigm

Explanation:

In the past there were a group of psychologists that were known as behaviorists because the approach that advocated was bound by a set of beliefs regarding the way behavior or responses are acquired and changed. These psychologists took the position that the responses we learn are a function of the consequences of our behavior. This position or set of beliefs would represent a paradigm.  A paradigm in this regard means a pattern or model of thinking by behaviourists in the past.

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