Which Statement Would a Behaviorist NOT Make

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which statement would a behaviorist NOT make:

• A)"A person can succeed if he or she tries hard."
• B)"People can succeed if they are rewarded by the teacher for doing well."
• C)"People can succeed if their parents encourage them to try to do their best."
• D)"A person can succeed only if he or she gets a high score on an intelligence test."

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual’s overall subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.

Positive Self-Esteem

Having a favorable and confident appreciation of one's own worth or abilities.

Passivity

The tendency to be inactive or submissive, without taking action or making decisions independently.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.