Studying Behavior from Different Psychological Perspectives Psychologists can study a particular behavior, topic, or issue from different perspectives. For example, taking the biological perspective, a psychologist might study whether there are biological differences between rock climbers and other people, such as the ability to stay calm and focused in the face of dangerous situations. A psychologist taking the behavioral perspective might look at how people learn to climb and the types of rewards that reinforce their climbing behavior. And, a psychologist who took the positive psychology perspective might investigate how meeting the challenge of climbing a difficult and dangerous route contributed to self-
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