Behavioral Perspective Answers

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3

Which of the following is not reflective of Albert Bandura's view on personality? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
Behavior is determined solely by the environment.
B
One's thoughts and behavior can influence the environment.
C
Individuals can manipulate their environment to suit personal needs.
D
Environment can influence one's behavior through observational learning.
4

B. F. Skinner claimed that response tendencies are aquired through any of the following except __________.

A
observational learning
B
life experience
C
operant conditioning
D
inherited characteristics
6

One support of the behavioral perspective is how B. F. Skinner’s ideas have brought to light how the __________ and __________ influence personality.

A
subconscious . . . conscious
B
environment . . . learning
C
environment . . . subconscious
D
subconscious . . . learning
11

The theorist who expanded the behavioristic perspective to include cognitive influences on personality was __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
Sigmund Freud
B
Albert Bandura
C
B. F. Skinner
D
Carl Jung
12

Research indicates that if models meet any of the following conditions except __________, individuals are more likely to imitate the observed behaviors. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
being respected by the observer
B
being viewed as powerful
C
being different from the observer
D
being viewed as attractive
13

Jan walked into her friend Emily’s room for the very first time and immediately noticed that the print and color on the walls was similar to the style and color of clothing Emily usually wore to school. Which part of the social cognitive theory could address the reason Emily’s style and room are similar?

A
observational learning
B
reciprocal determinism
C
self-efficacy
D
response tendency
14

Ramona and her family agree that what got Ramona through law school is what got her through obstacles all her life: her belief in her ability to succeed even when things are tough. Which part of the social cognitive theory addresses this view on Ramona’s successes in life?

A
observational learning
B
reciprocal determinism
C
self-efficacy
D
response tendency
15

One support of the behavioral perspective is how B. F. Skinner’s ideas have brought to light how the __________ and __________ influence personality.

A
subconscious . . . conscious
B
environment . . . learning
C
environment . . . subconscious
D
subconscious . . . learning
16

After Alison saw her sister knock an earring down the drain after setting them next to the sink, Alison began putting her earrings in her jewelry box when she took them off. Which part of the social cognitive theory addresses Alison’s new behavior?

A
reciprocal determinism
B
response tendency
C
self-efficacy
D
observational learning
17

According to B. F. Skinner's view on personality, behavior is __________.

A
determined by the environment
B
influenced by one's thoughts
C
determined by innate tendencies
D
determined by cognitive processes
18

One support of the behavioral perspective is that it is backed by strong and extensive research.

A
T
B
F
19

B. F. Skinner claimed that response tendencies are aquired through any of the following except __________.

A
observational learning
B
life experience
C
operant conditioning
D
inherited characteristics
20

Albert Bandura and B. F. Skinner agree that cognitive factors play no role in personality development.

A
T
B
F

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