Watson and Skinner Believed That

question 53

Multiple Choice

Watson and Skinner believed that

• A)unconscious forces had a major influence on personality.
• B)personality is shaped by rewards and punishments.
• C)the environment played little role in influencing personality.
• D)trait theories were the best description of personality.
• E)personality consists of the individual's behavior and ways of thinking about themselves and the world.

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