An Unintended Consequence of the Dominance of Behavioral Psychology Was

question 44

Multiple Choice

An unintended consequence of the dominance of behavioral psychology was that psychology developed ________.

• A) a genetic bias
• B) selective amnesia
• C) an aversion to scientific research
• D) an environmental bias

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Definitions:

Vertical Hierarchy

An organizational structure where authority and responsibility are clearly defined, creating a top-down flow of information and orders.

Division of Labor

The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Open-System Thinking

A perspective that views organizations as entities influenced by, and interacting with, their external environments.

Modern View

A contemporary perspective that emphasizes current trends, techniques, and modes of thinking within a given field.