Question

question 4
what is the main idea of the behavioral perspective on personality?
a personality is formed solely in childhood.
b personality theory should be based on social health.
c personality is significantly shaped by the reinforcements and consequences outside of the organism.
d personality is significantly shaped by the biology of the organism.

Explanation:

The behavioral perspective on personality emphasizes that personality is shaped by external factors like reinforcements and consequences (operant conditioning, etc.). Option A is incorrect as behavioral perspective doesn't claim personality is formed solely in childhood. Option B is incorrect as behavioral personality theory isn't about social health. Option D is about biological factors, which is not behavioral. Option C aligns with the behavioral view that external stimuli (reinforcements, consequences) shape personality.

Answer:

C. Personality is significantly shaped by the reinforcements and consequences outside of the organism.