Behavioral Perspective Answers

Ramona and her family agree that what got Ramona through law school is what got her through obstacles all her life: her belief in her ability to succeed even when things are tough. Which part of the social cognitive theory addresses this view on Ramona’s successes in life? A.observational learningB.reciprocal determinismC.self-efficacyD.response tendency

Research indicates that if models meet any of the following conditions except __________, individuals are more likely to imitate the observed behaviors. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

In the article “Who Shaped our Behaviors? Peers or Parents?”, Judy Rich Harris suggests that __________ are the most influential in forming children’s personalities.A.teachersB.parentsC.peersD.doctors

The theorist who expanded the behavioristic perspective to include cognitive influences on personality was __________. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The behavioral perspective is criticized for all of the following except ___________. A. overlooking the influence of biological traits B. providing an inadequate model of human functioning C. not being efficiently backed by research D. representing a fragmented view of personality Please select the best answer from the choices provided

B. F. Skinner claimed that response tendencies are aquired through any of the following except __________. A. observational learning B. life experience C. operant conditioning D. inherited characteristics Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Jan walked into her friend Emily’s room for the very first time and immediately noticed that the print and color on the walls was similar to the style and color of clothing Emily usually wore to school. Which part of the social cognitive theory could address the reason Emily’s style and room are similar?A.observational learningB.reciprocal determinismC.self-efficacyD.response tendency

According to B. F. Skinner's view on personality, behavior is __________. A. determined by the environment B. influenced by one's thoughts C. determined by innate tendencies D. determined by cognitive processes Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Albert Bandura and B. F. Skinner agree that cognitive factors play no role in personality development.

One support of the behavioral perspective is that it is backed by strong and extensive research.