Asked by Jacky Aguilar on Jun 10, 2024
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Skinner rejected ____ as a valid personality characteristic.
A) traits
B) unconscious influences
C) defense mechanisms
D) all of the answers
Unconscious Influences
The effects on an individual's thoughts, feelings, or actions by processes or contents in the mind that operate without conscious awareness.
Defense Mechanisms
Psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with reality and protect themselves from anxiety and unacceptable impulses.
Traits
Enduring personal characteristics or qualities that influence an individual's behavior across different situations and time.
- Comprehend Skinner's distinct perspective on personality and his dismissal of internal, subjective justifications for behavior.
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Mariana CabreraJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Skinner, a behaviorist, rejected internal explanations such as traits, unconscious influences, and defense mechanisms as valid personality characteristics, focusing instead on observable behavior and external environmental influences.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend Skinner's distinct perspective on personality and his dismissal of internal, subjective justifications for behavior.