The sociocultural and behavioral perspectives are similar in that they both focus on ____.

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Both the sociocultural and behavioral perspectives emphasize the importance of the environment on an individual's behavior and development. The sociocultural perspective looks at the cultural, societal, and historical factors that influence behavior, while the behavioral perspective focuses on how behavior is shaped by reinforcement, punishment, and observation of others in the environment. Neither perspective places as much emphasis on mental processes or the unconscious as options C and D suggest. Option A is not entirely accurate, as although the self may be considered in both perspectives, it is not the primary focus.

The Sociocultural and Behavioral Perspectives Are Similar in That They