A behavioural psychologist focuses exclusively on the environmental causes of behaviour and assumes that psychological factors have little or no importance. This psychologist would be most likely to use which of the following definitions of stress in her work? Stress as a ___________________________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A behavioural psychologist, who focuses on environmental causes of behaviour, would define stress as a stimulus. This perspective aligns with the emphasis on external factors influencing behaviour, rather than internal psychological states or interactions.

A Behavioural Psychologist Focuses Exclusively on the Environmental Causes of Behaviour