AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROCESS BY WHICH A GROUP SELECTS OR REJECTS IDEAS OR BELIEFS.

The article examines the significance of belief-expectation-test (BET) in human cultural change in the U.S. It was argued that any change in human behavior normally is dependent on a change in beliefs. There are several publications that supports the existence of the BET process and its significance. Further evidence in support of the hypothesis is presented in this paper. It was concluded that the BET hypothesis is of value in interpreting and explaining the verbal behavior of the group in discussing the course outline and content and in selecting some beliefs over others. On the basis of the evidence presented in this paper, it was found that thoughts were related in the minds of individuals in a manner that was reflected by the hypothetical syllogism of tradition logic.