"Differences in Individuals Are a Result of Differences in Persistent

question 18

Multiple Choice

"Differences in individuals are a result of differences in persistent characteristics and internal dispositions." This is the basic premise of which psychological perspective?

• A) trait and temperament psychology
• B) psychodynamic theory
• C) structuralism
• D) functionalism
• E) Gestalt psychology

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Definitions:

Behavior

A term that simply refers to what individuals do—their observable actions. Behavior can be verbal or nonverbal. Behavior is also one of the four components of objectives, representing the actions students undertake to indicate that they have knowledge of the content.

Reinforcement

In psychology, the process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior through rewards or punishments.

Punishment

The application of an adverse stimulus or removal of a positive stimulus in response to an unwanted behavior, aiming to reduce the likelihood of the behavior's occurrence.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or system in response to external or internal stimuli.