In assessing candidates for spy missions during World War II,U.S. Army psychologists subjected them to simulated undercover conditions. This best illustrates the use of an assessment strategy favored by the ________ perspective.

A) trait
B) biopsychosocial
C) social-cognitive
D) humanistic

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A psychological perspective focusing on how individuals' knowledge acquisition can be directly related to observing others within the context of social interactions, experiences, and outside media influences.

Spy Missions

Covert operations undertaken by individuals or groups to gather intelligence or achieve specific objectives, often conducted by governmental agencies.