The observations that both the setting in which a psychoactive drug is taken and an individual's expectations influence the drug's effect and individuals vary in their susceptibility to hypnosis BEST reflect which of the following unifying themes in psychology?
A)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)People's experience of the world is highly subjective.
C)Behavior is determined by multiple causes.
D)Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

Question

The observations that both the setting in which a psychoactive drug is taken and an individual's expectations influence the drug's effect and individuals vary in their susceptibility to hypnosis  BEST reflect which of the following unifying themes in psychology?
A)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)People's experience of the world is highly subjective.
C)Behavior is determined by multiple causes.
D)Behavior is shaped by cultural heritage.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The observations reflect the theme that people's experience of the world is highly subjective, as the setting and expectations (which are subjective factors) influence the drug's effect, and individual differences affect susceptibility to hypnosis.

The Observations That Both the Setting in Which a Psychoactive