The psychological approach that emphasizes the role of the environment in influencing behavior is
A)behaviorism.
B)humanism.
C)psychoanalytic.
D)evolutionary.

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Behaviorism focuses on how environment and experiences shape behavior, while humanism emphasizes individual potential and free will. Psychoanalytic theory emphasizes unconscious conflicts and evolutionary psychology focuses on how behavior has evolved over time in response to environmental pressures. Therefore, the best choice is A for behaviorism.

The Psychological Approach That Emphasizes the Role of the Environment