Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be the Focus

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be the focus of study for a behavioral psychologist?

• A)the feelings of rejection a person experiences during childhood
• B)the sensations a person reports when he or she is tapped on the knee
• C)the effect of rewards and punishments on a child's behavior
• D)the mental images a person conjures up when reflecting on a pleasant vacation

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