Compare the Importance That Behaviorist and Gestalt Approaches Attach to Such

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Essay

Compare the importance that behaviorist and Gestalt approaches attach to such "mentalistic" concepts as thoughts and feelings. To which of these schools of thought is contemporary social psychology more closely related and why?

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Definitions:

Cigarette Smoke

The mixture of gases and particles released into the air when a cigarette is burned, often harmful to health.

Productive

The state of achieving significant results, output, or progress, especially in terms of work or activities.

Impression Management

The practice of consciously making behavioral adjustments to project a desired image to others.

Inconsistent

Behavior or responses that show a lack of steadiness or uniformity, often leading to unpredictability.