Which Psychosocial Perspective Was Initially Developed Through Laboratory Research

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which psychosocial perspective was initially developed through laboratory research?

• A) Behavioral
• B) Biological
• C) Humanistic
• D) Psychodynamic

Identify the distinctions between behavior-reinforcement beliefs and expectancies.

Describe the phenomenon of learned helplessness and its impacts on behavior.

Understand the difference between place and response learning in animals.

Grasp the foundational theories of Tolman, Dickinson, and Seligman within cognitive and behavioral psychology contexts.

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Definitions:

Tense Muscles

Muscular tightness or rigidity, which can be a physical response to stress, exercise, or injury.

Reactive Responses

The actions or behaviors that are performed as a direct result of a stimulus or situation, often without prior planning.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unwanted feelings, motives, or thoughts to another person.

Threatening Impulses

Internal desires or drives that are perceived as dangerous or unacceptable, leading to anxiety or psychological discomfort.