If You Are Interested in How Patterns,beliefs,and Customs Influence Behaviour,you

question 153

Multiple Choice

If you are interested in how patterns,beliefs,and customs influence behaviour,you are interested in the __________ perspective.

• A)behavioural
• B)sociocultural
• C)psychodynamic
• D)cognitive

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Definitions:

Edward Titchener

A psychologist known for developing structuralism, emphasizing the introspective analysis of the human mind's structures.

Functionalism

is a perspective in sociology and psychology that emphasizes the functions of mental processes and societal institutions and how they serve to adapt individuals and societies to their environments.

Adaptive Purposes

Refers to the various ways in which features, traits, or behaviors enhance the survival and reproductive success of organisms within specific environments.

Nature/nurture Debate

An ongoing discussion about the relative influence of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) on human development.