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Behavioral Perspective

Question 8 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

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

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

Explanation

B. F. Skinner was a behaviorist who explained behavior through its consequences and environmental conditions, such as rewards and punishments. In this view, behavior is determined by the environment rather than by innate tendencies or internal thoughts and cognitive processes. The best answer is “determined by the environment.”

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