Question : What is a principle of the behavioral approach to personality?
Option 1: Personality is determined by unconscious forces
Option 2: Personality is shaped by reinforcement and punishment
Option 3: Personality is static and unchangeable
Option 4: Personality is solely influenced by genetic factors
Correct Answer:
Personality is shaped by reinforcement and punishment
Solution : The behavioral approach to personality asserts that personality is shaped by the environment through reinforcement and punishment, leading to learned behaviors.