A Common Myth About Behavioral Approaches Assumes That People Are

question 31

Multiple Choice

A common myth about behavioral approaches assumes that people are ____.

• A) empty organisms
• B) active participants in the developmental process
• C) overwhelmed by their free will
• D) greatly affected by their internal mental life

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Definitions:

Insight

The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing, often leading to a creative or novel solution to a problem.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology used to increase the likelihood of a desired response by rewarding positive behavior.

Altruism

The selfless concern for the well-being of others, often manifested through acts of kindness without expectation of reciprocation.

Transference

In psychology, the redirection of feelings and desires, especially those unconsciously retained from childhood, onto a new object or person.