In Trying to Explain or Understand Individual Differences, a Behavioral

question 23

Multiple Choice

In trying to explain or understand individual differences, a behavioral psychologist would focus more on __________ while a cognitive psychologist would focus more on __________.

• A) past consequences...influences of other people
• B) influences of other people...emotional aspects of the behavior
• C) involvement of the brain and nervous system...unconscious motives
• D) past consequences...thought processes and knowledge

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Definitions:

Contingency Theory

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Management Accountant

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