According to the Behaviourists

question 405

Multiple Choice

According to the behaviourists:

• A) the predominant area of research should be free will and the mind.
• B) observable events and acts are the focus of psychological research.
• C) researchers should focus on the interaction between nature and nurture.
• D) psychological research needs to emphasize the unconscious underpinnings of behaviour.

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Definitions:

Contingency Theories

Management theories suggesting that optimal decisions or leadership styles depend on the specific situation and variables involved.

Lewin/Lippitt/White Study

A series of experiments by Kurt Lewin, Ronald Lippitt, and Ralph White that explored the effects of different leadership styles on group behavior.

Leader-Member Exchange Theory

A theory that explores how leader-member relationships develop over time into a system of in-group and out-group members, influencing organizational dynamics and individual outcomes.

Subordinates

Individuals who are ranked lower in terms of authority or position within an organizational hierarchy, often reporting to supervisors or managers.