Who of the following is most likely to argue that a negative emotion would be created when an infant is prevented from achieving a current goal?
A) a behaviorist
B) an ethologist
C) a Piagetian
D) a functionalist

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Functionalists focus on the purpose of emotions in adapting to the environment. They would argue that negative emotions arise when an individual, including an infant, is blocked from achieving a goal, as these emotions serve a function in motivating changes in behavior or signaling needs to others.

Who of the Following Is Most Likely to Argue That