Joan C. believes that all people are completely determined by their environment. That is, a healthy, well-structured society produces well-adjusted people, while a society that is hostile and violent produces deviants. This outlook on life is an example of:
A) behaviorism
B) conflict theory
C) human ecology
D) sociobiology

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Behaviorism is the theory that human and animal behavior can be explained in terms of conditioning, without appeal to thoughts or feelings, and that psychological disorders are best treated by altering behavior patterns. Joan C.'s belief aligns with this as it emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping behavior.

Joan C Believes That All People Are Completely Determined by Their