Bob Believes That He Has Trouble Studying Because His Parents

question 155

Multiple Choice

Bob believes that he has trouble studying because his parents neglected him as a child. Who among the following theorists is most likely to consider Bob's explanation over-simplistic?

• A) John Watson
• B) B. F. Skinner
• C) Albert Bandura
• D) Clark Hull

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Definitions:

Applied Psychology

The use of psychological principles and theories to solve real-world problems, including in areas such as health, education, and business.

Functionalism

A theory in social sciences that emphasizes the functional role of elements within a structure, examining how they contribute to the coherence and stability of a system.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality organization and the dynamics of personality development that guides psychoanalysis, developed by Sigmund Freud.

Freud's Views

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