When John B

question 61

Multiple Choice

When John B. Watson made the statement that if he had a dozen infants he could take any one of them at random and train him to be a doctor, merchant, thief, etc., he was referring to the powerful effect of

• A)nature.
• B)temperament.
• C)the human growth sequence.
• D)the environment.

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Definitions:

Secondary Process Thinking

A mature type of thought process that includes logical thinking and the consideration of reality, often associated with conscious thoughts and problem-solving strategies.

Agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by being kind, empathetic, cooperative, and considerate of others.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, responsibility, and dependability.

Psychodynamic Theories

All the diverse theories descended from the work of Sigmund Freud that focus on unconscious mental forces.