The idea that social behavior is goal-oriented is consistent with which of the four major perspectives in social psychology?
A) the evolutionary perspective and the sociocultural perspective
B) perspectives that focus on ultimate explanations for behavior
C) perspectives that focus on proximate explanations for behavior
D) the idea is consistent with all four perspectives
Answer: D
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