Which comment would be made by a behaviorist?
A) "I can explain human behavior by looking at the reinforcers."
B) "I want to understand people's inner motivations."
C) "Each person perceives reality differently."
D) "Human behavior is very complicated."

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A behaviorist would focus on the external factors that shape behavior, such as rewards and punishments (reinforcers). Option B refers to understanding internal factors, which would be more in line with a humanistic or psychodynamic perspective. Option C refers to individual differences in perception, which is more of a cognitive perspective. Option D could be made by anyone but does not reflect a specific perspective.

Which Comment Would Be Made by a Behaviorist