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?
A)Humanistic
B)Psychodynamic
C)Cognitive
D)Behavioural

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The psychologist's emphasis on changing environments and reinforcing desired behaviors aligns with the Behavioral perspective, which focuses on observable behaviors and how they're learned through interactions with the environment.

A Psychologist Is Being Interviewed on a Local News Program