Which of the following is most likely to be an assumption of individuals conducting psychological research?
a. Human behavior is unpredictable and random.
b. Behavior follows discoverable, lawful patterns.
c. All explanations of behavior are to be found in the environment.
d. Human behavior is the result of predetermined forces acting upon the individual.
Answer: b. Behavior follows discoverable, lawful patterns.
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