You Want to Try to Determine the Best Predictor of Behaviour

question 152

Multiple Choice

you want to try to determine the best predictor of behaviour. From a cognitive perspective, the best predictor of behaviour is

• A)past behaviour
• B)perceived contingencies
• C)actual contingencies
• D)attention
• E)motivation

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Definitions:

Constructs Listed

The specified elements or variables within a study or theory that have been identified for analysis or measurement.

Cognitive Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the role of mental processes in how people perceive, remember, think, and solve problems.

Law of Parsimony

The principle that suggests the simplest explanation of an event or phenomenon is usually the correct one.

Concepts Introduced

The presentation or development of new ideas, theories, or principles in a particular field of study.