Question

a family therapist tells mr. and mrs. johnson that they will have to take away some of their sons privileges if they want him to stop bullying his younger brother. in the context of psychological perspectives, the family therapist most likely follows the _____ approach to psychology.
○ cognitive
○ evolutionary
○ behavioral
○ psychodynamic

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Cognitive approach: Focuses on mental processes like thinking, memory, etc. The scenario here is about changing behavior through consequences, not mental processes, so this is not correct.
• Evolutionary approach: Explains behavior in terms of evolution and natural selection. The situation is about modifying behavior with consequences, not related to evolution, so this is incorrect.
• Behavioral approach: Emphasizes how behavior is learned through rewards and punishments (operant conditioning). Taking away privileges is a form of punishment to reduce the bullying behavior, which fits the behavioral approach.
• Psychodynamic approach: Focuses on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences. The scenario does not involve these aspects, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. behavioral