Professor Lake is a strong advocate of the behavioral perspective. He would most likely agree with which of the following statements?
A) Human behavior is shaped by experience and environmental events.
B) Human behavior can best be explained by genetics and heredity.
C) Most human behavior is the result of unconscious psychological conflicts.
D) Understanding mental processes is key to understanding human behavior.

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The behavioral perspective emphasizes the role of environment and experiences in shaping human behavior, which aligns with Choice A. Genetics and heredity (Choice B) are emphasized in the biological perspective, while unconscious conflicts (Choice C) are emphasized in the psychodynamic perspective. Understanding mental processes (Choice D) is more aligned with the cognitive perspective.

Professor Lake Is a Strong Advocate of the Behavioral Perspective