A Criticism of Behaviorists in Regards to Personality Is That

question 153

Multiple Choice

A criticism of behaviorists in regards to personality is that they have

• A)ignored psychological constructs like unconscious drives.
• B)limited their study to observable variables.
• C)assumed behavior is situationally determined.
• D)all of these

Know the strategies for improving work environment and nature of employee-supervisor relations since the 1970s.

Distinguish between continuous process improvement and large, one-time improvements in business processes.

Understand various strategies to overcome resistance to change.

Understand the impact of environmental changes on traditional mass manufacturing methods and management since the early 1970s.

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Definitions:

Diathesis-stress

A psychological theory that explains disorder as the result of an interaction between a pre-dispositional vulnerability and stress caused by life experiences.

Expressed Emotion

A measure of the family environment that is based on how much criticism, hostility, and emotional overinvolvement are used when talking about the patient.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.

Conflict

A situation or condition in which a person encounters opposition, disagreement, or incompatibility, leading to a state of stress or tension.