John Watson, the Father of Behaviorism, Believed He Could Turn

question 361

True/False

John Watson, the father of behaviorism, believed he could turn any healthy and well-formed infant into a doctor, lawyer, successful businessperson, or a beggar, or a thief if he were able to raise the child in any way he chose.

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Disorders

A range of mental health conditions marked by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Treatment Lacks

Situations in which there is an insufficiency or absence of adequate medical, therapeutic, or rehabilitation services for health conditions.

Formal Definition

A precise and explicit explanation of a term using clear and unambiguous language, typically found in academic, legal, or professional contexts.

Partial Hospitalization

A structured program of outpatient psychiatric services as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization.