Over the past 20 years,the influence of the strict behavioral approach on contemporary psychology ____________,and the influence of the social learning viewpoint ____________.
A) has increased;has declined
B) is strong;has increased
C) has declined;has also declined
D) has declined;is strong

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The strict behavioral approach, which emphasized observable behavior and reinforcement, has declined in influence over the past 20 years. In contrast, the social learning viewpoint, which incorporates social and cognitive factors into behavior, has also declined in influence. Therefore, the best answer is option D, which states that the strict behavioral approach has declined, and the influence of the social learning viewpoint is strong.

Over the Past 20 Years,the Influence of the Strict Behavioral