Which of the following definitions of "personality" best reflects the views of B. F. Skinner?

a. stable behavioral traits that evolve as a function of natural selection
b. a collection of response tendencies acquired through experience
c. consistent patterns of behavior that occur as a result of unconscious impulses
d. innate behavioral tendencies that reflect a unique pattern of genetic predispositions

B

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a. elimination of wastes b. the desire for money c. the desire to explore d. thirst

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Which of the following persons would most likely be diagnosed with a schizotypal personality disorder?

a. Adam is a perfectionist, who follows a rigid routine and prefers to be in control at all times. b. Tommy is deeply mistrustful and suspicious of other's motives. c. Willis is a loner, who exhibits extremely odd behavior and has bizarre thought patterns, but is not actively psychotic. d. Walter is timid and uncomfortable in social situations, and fears evaluation.

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