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Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
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71. Which of the following relatively “famous” psychologists is a behaviorist?
a. Wolfgang Kohler
b. Lee Ross
c. B. F. Skinner
d. Kurt Lewin
Answer: C
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72. In discussing the issue of parental discipline, which of the following professionals would be least likely to remind parents that it is important to consider how the child views being punished?
a. a behaviorist
b. a social psychologist
c. a philosopher
d. a journalist
Answer: A
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Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
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73. Linda tells her professor that her dog is very smart. Every time he hears the word “walkies,” he runs to get his leash and stands in front of the door. Linda’s professor tells her that her dog has learned to do this because in the past, pleasant walks always followed the word “walkies.” Linda’s professor is most likely endorsing a ________ explanation.
a. behaviorist
b. cognitive
c. Gestalt
d. comparative
Answer: A
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Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
Skill: Application
74. Professor Jaffrey believes that children learn to be polite when they are rewarded for saying things like “Please” and “Thank you.” Professor Jaffrey is most likely a ________ psychologist.
a. Gestalt
b. personality
c. behavioral
d. cognitive
Answer: C
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