Which of the following is NOT a major achievement of the learning approaches to personality?
A) These approaches pushed psychology in the direction of an objective science.
B) These approaches enhanced our understanding of how the environment affects behavior.
C) These approaches helped further understanding of the importance of early interactions with caregivers.
D) These approaches led to the development of useful procedures for changing behavior, at least in the short term.

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The learning approaches to personality did not particularly focus on the importance of early interactions with caregivers, rather they focused on how behavior is shaped by environmental factors such as reinforcement and punishment. However, they did contribute significant advancements in our understanding of behavior, and helped create more objective and scientifically rigorous methods for studying personality.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Major Achievement of the Learning