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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.7
What was the key shift in understanding personality between behaviorism and social cognitive theories?
The switch from studying only animals to studying human subjects exclusively.
The transition from ignoring personality altogether to making it a central focus of study.
The shift from viewing behavior as primarily conditioned responses to including mental processes.
The move from considering only environmental influences to focusing solely on genetic factors.
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AP Psychology - 7.7 Behaviorism and Social Cognitive Theories of Personality
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