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People Commit Crimes When They Model Their Behavior After Others

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People commit crimes when they model their behavior after others they see being rewarded for the same acts; behavior is reinforced by rewards and extinguished by punishment. Which of the following theories does this best illustrate?


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Sigmund Freud

He was a neurologist from Austria and the pioneer of psychoanalysis, a treatment modality for mental illnesses utilizing verbal exchanges between an analyst and a patient seeking help.

Alfred Adler

An Austrian medical doctor, psychotherapist, and founder of the school of individual psychology.

Karen Horney

A psychoanalyst who developed theories on neurosis, personality, and the importance of social relationships, culture, and environment in development.

Projective Test

A type of personality test in which individuals reveal their subconscious thoughts and feelings through their interpretations of ambiguous or vague stimuli.

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