Existential psychologists believe that free choices provoke anxiety or _____ associated with the meaning of life and that personality arises from arriving at decisions to reduce this anxiety.A behavioral psychologist might reinterpret this theory as behavior that is maintained by _____,and social psychologists might reinterpret this theory in terms of _____.
A)angst;punishment;persuasion
B)angst;negative reinforcement;cognitive dissonance
C)negative flow;negative reinforcement;the fundamental attribution error
D)negative flow;punishment;cognitive dissonance

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Existential psychologists believe that free choices can provoke anxiety or angst associated with the meaning of life. This can be seen as similar to operant conditioning, where behavior is maintained by negative reinforcement (i.e. reducing the anxiety by making a decision). Social psychologists might reinterpret this theory in terms of cognitive dissonance, as making a decision can create a state of conflict between beliefs and actions, which can be resolved by justifying the decision.

Existential Psychologists Believe That Free Choices Provoke Anxiety or _____