A psychologist is being interviewed on a local news program regarding the recent problems with school violence. The psychologist suggests that we need to change the environments in which our children are being raised by reinforcing the behaviours we would like to see our children demonstrate. This psychologist is most likely associated with which psychological perspective?

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The behavioural perspective focuses on observable behaviours and how they are learned and reinforced. The psychologist's emphasis on reinforcing desired behaviours aligns with this perspective.

A Psychologist Is Being Interviewed on a Local News Program