Which of the Following Best Describes a Way in Which

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a way in which Gestalt psychology influences the research of Kurt Lewin?

• A) Emphasizing holistic models of behavior and how an individual's perceptions of the social environment can be influential
• B) Showing how objective, external interpretations of situations can explain social behavior in that environment
• C) Emphasizing how a focus on individual aspects of a situation can in and of itself predict behavior
• D) Showing how motivation plays an important role in determining what a person will do in any given situation

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Definitions:

Attitude

A predisposition to act in a certain way.

Cognitive Component

The aspect of attitude that pertains to beliefs, thoughts, and knowledge about the object of one's attitude.

Attitude

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Type A Personality

A personality oriented toward extreme achievement, impatience, and perfectionism.