Which of the Following Is the BEST Example of Psychology's

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the BEST example of psychology's goal of changing behavior?

• A) conducting research into the likelihood that convicted felons will reoffend once released from prison
• B) exploring the function of self-harming behavior in a teenager's life so that the teenager can understand their options and make choices regarding the behavior.
• C) giving an interest-inventory (test) at a college counseling center to determine what career or college choices would best suit a student
• D) videotaping an intersection with four-way stop signs and measuring the ratio of complete to incomplete stops made by drivers

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Definitions:

Idealized Influence

A leadership approach where the leader serves as a role model, inspiring trust, respect, and emulation among followers.

Intellectual Stimulation

The encouragement of creativity, innovation, and critical thinking within a team or organization, often a characteristic of transformational leadership.

Synergy

When two or more groups, materials, or forces work together, they create a cumulative outcome that exceeds what they could achieve separately.

Win-Lose Situation

A competitive scenario where one party's gain results directly from another's loss, often seen in zero-sum conflicts.