Having Been Stranded at the Dawn of the 20^th Century

question 141

Multiple Choice

Having been stranded at the dawn of the 20^th century in a time travel mishap, you attempt to return to the present day. As the smoke clears and the dust settles, though, you find that it is actually the early 1960s. Which of the following statements best describes the theoretical landscape in psychology at the time?

• A) Behaviorism was becoming more influential, while humanism and cognitive psychology were waning.
• B) Humanism was becoming more influential, while behaviorism and cognitive psychology were waning.
• C) Humanism and behaviorism were becoming more influential, while cognitive psychology was waning.
• D) Humanism and cognitive psychology were becoming more influential, while behaviorism wa waning.

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Definitions:

Group Membership

The state of being a part of a collection of individuals who share a common identity, goal, or interest.

Personality Formation

The process by which an individual's personality develops over time, influenced by both genetics and environment.

Culture

The shared values, beliefs, norms, and practices that characterize a group of people or an organization.

Primarily Determined

Mainly or chiefly decided or influenced by a particular factor or factors.