Which of the Following Scenarios Best Illustrates Tolman's Views on Purposive

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates Tolman's views on purposive behavior?

• A)Peter gets good grades in Spanish because he speaks Spanish at home.
• B)Jessica fails high school algebra because she does not understand the relationships between characters.
• C)Mike works hard all through the week because he expects to get paid on Friday.
• D)Jo reads a book because it has been recommended by others.

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