Question

Leslie is a college student who studies and works hard to achieve academic success. Generally she is a straight A student; however she recently received a "C" on a test in one of her classes. Leslie was sick when she took the test, which more than likely contributed to her low grade. However, she began to experiencing symptoms of depression. Behavioral theory would suggest that Leslie's response was caused by:

Answer 1

Answer: Behavioral theory would suggest that Leslie's response was caused by:

The Failure she encountered.

Explanation: Behavioral theory seeks to explain human behavior by analyzing the antecedents and consequences present in the individual's environment and the learned associations he or she has acquired through previous experience.