When Dr Bentley Is Asked to Explain Troubled Adolescents, She Says

question 179

Multiple Choice

When Dr. Bentley is asked to explain troubled adolescents, she says, "The only way to explain the problems of adolescents is to study them in relation to their parents and the culture that surrounds them." Dr. Bentley is most likely a proponent of ____ theory.

• A) Psychodynamic
• B) cognitive developmental
• C) ecological
• D) social cognitive

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Definitions:

Mamie Clark

An African American psychologist who, along with her husband Kenneth Clark, conducted groundbreaking research on racial identity and its impact on child development.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning that emphasizes observable behaviors over internal processes and posits that behavior is shaped by environment and experiences.

Unconscious Mind

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind, influencing feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

Behavior

Behavior refers to the actions or reactions of an organism, usually in relation to its environment, which can be observed and measured externally.