Behavioral Perspective Answers

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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
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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

The behavioral perspective is criticized for all of the following except ___________.

A
overlooking the influence of biological traits
B
providing an inadequate model of human functioning
C
not being efficiently backed by research
D
representing a fragmented view of personality
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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
8

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
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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
13

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
14

Albert Bandura emphasized the idea of __________, which is the belief one has in one’s own ability to succeed.

A
operant conditioning
B
determinism
C
self-efficacy
D
self-worth
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The behavioral perspective is criticized for all of the following except ___________.

A
overlooking the influence of biological traits
B
providing an inadequate model of human functioning
C
not being efficiently backed by research
D
representing a fragmented view of personality
16

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
17

In the article “Who Shaped our Behaviors? Peers or Parents?”, Judy Rich Harris suggests that __________ are the most influential in forming children’s personalities.

A
teachers
B
parents
C
peers
D
doctors
18

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

A
T
B
F

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