A Group of Psychologists Is Conducting Research to Determine Whether

question 99

Multiple Choice

A group of psychologists is conducting research to determine whether people eat more when they are in the presence of environmental stimuli such as loud noises or flashing lights. Which perspective in psychology do these scientists most likely follow?

• A)behavioural
• B)humanistic
• C)psychodynamic
• D)structuralist

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